My Little Corner of Heaven

I've probably remarked on this before,but I going to do it again anyway.  I'm sitting in my living room and through every window, living room and kitchen, I see trees, sky, the sun is breaking through.  At one window are bird feeders and though they're empty now, in a little while they'll be filled with birds of various sizes all snacking and fueling up for their next flight or nap.

I'm filled with awe every morning as I drink my coffee, do my morning prayer, and gaze out the windows at the wonder that surrounds me but yesterday a couple of friends from the valley came up out of the fog for a church retreat and stopped here to visit.  They brought another friend with them and he was really taken with my little piece of God's creation and, through his eyes, I saw it again like I did the first time I came here.  I fell in love with my home and its surroundings all over again.  Thank you Pastor Dao.

I've said before, living here is like camping year round except I have a warm house instead of a tent, with a comfy bed, a hot shower, and my tv.  I don't miss the city.  I certainly don't miss the fog that never lifts in winter or the heat in summer.  I don't miss the traffic and everybody hurrying to get somewhere.  I don't miss being in the middle of a crowd and no one knowing you're there.  I don't miss the noise or not being able to see stars because of the brightly lit nights.  I don't miss what others refer to as "civilization".  Most of my family thinks I lost what remaining screws I had left when I relocated up here.  This laid back style of living and small town attitude would drive them nuts.  It wouldn't even be a drive, it'd be a short walk.  I thank God every day for allowing me to be here in this small piece of Heaven.