It wasn’t that long ago that taking longer hikes with Munchkin and D was a huge task for me. My inhaler was in constant use, and I was in a great deal of pain. It wasn’t a matter of being out of shape. It was various health issues that caused me to struggle. It was frustrating for everyone involved.
I am so grateful that I am now able to hike along with my family. Oh, I’m still lagging behind them a bit, but that is partially because of my short legs and partially due to not being as in shape as they are. It also is because I love taking pictures which means I’m always stopping. That tends to keep a person from keeping up with those who are just hiking. lol!
I posted before about rejoicing in conquering a hard hike on the Queen’s Garden and Navajo Trail at Bryce Canyon. The more that we’re able to hike together, the more I praise the Lord for this gift.
On Friday, we headed out as a family to explore a new area in Picacho State Park. Puppy came along with us. Even though he’s getting older and has a little more difficulty in hiking longer distances, he loves going out with us. I was able to try out the new hiking boots that D got me last month for my birthday. Boy was I thankful for those new boots as they kept me from slipping quite as much on the rocks we were climbing.
Thank you Lord for allowing me the ability to be able to hike with my family.
This post is part of the Gratitude Challenge and a Month of Thanksgiving.
praise the Lord
bless D
and wtg my friend
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Beautiful and enjoy that fresh air!
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Wow, what an adventure. Great pics! God’s creation is a wonderful thing to be thankful for, especially when you can get out and enjoy it like this:)
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What a beautiful hike you had…
M.
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Such wonderful family time! Sunday blessings! Hugs ♥ Teri
Oh, how very wonderful! I’m hoping for some great hiking photos soon too… 🙂
Yours are gorgeous. Mine won’t be.
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Sounds like a lovely hike and a wonderful time with family. Glad you enjoyed yourselves!
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I’m glad you were able to enjoy this beautiful day with your family!
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Great pictures and praise the Lord indeed that you are able to join along more now. Great books are a great help as well 🙂
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Looks like a great place for hiking. Here in New England we have smaller and greener (or whiter) mountains for hiking. I’m glad that you are able to enjoy this time with your family.
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Fantastic pictures! I’m so glad you had no breathing problems–sweet!
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Great pictures, I have short legs too & use my “puffer” (Billy used to call it that) too ~ so one day we’ll have to “Hike” together, I love to stop and look and take pictures and tend to always be at the back of the bunch ~ LOL!!! Glad you enjoyed you day! God Bless 🙂