Green Springs Adventure

  There was a lovely day this week

 to check out something OUTSIDE.

Green Springs Gardens- Alexandria, VA.

The pond had geese and babies

 and turtles rising to the top of the pond

 to let sunshine dapple their heads.

 The big boys were the Adventure leaders. 

We did ALL the paths

 and they got to choose which way to go.

 Little guy loved screeching

 and cuddling Slothy.

 The Hydrangeas are in their 

glory days right now.

 There was plenty of place to run and "just be." 

 If it was a bit more crowded

 we whipped on our masks.

 Outings are a bit more challenging 

these days as the bathrooms are not "open."

We won't be gone long.

 Big Brother Levi told Isaiah-

"you need to hold my hand."

SO of course, 

Gigi is pushing the stroller behind- 

no one wanted to ride in it.

 And in this quiet moment I prayed 

for all the "quarantine mommas."

Dear Heavenly Father,

YOU SEE these days and how hard

 they are all working to hibernate 

little families together 

and keep the normal working for them.

 Give these mommas courage, fortitude and 

creativity to lean into this precious time together.

Bless them with health and safety.

We lift them up to you

 for your tender care. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Therefore encourage one another

 and build each other up,

 just as in fact you are doing."