Refreshed

Would anyone disagree that 2020 has been a frustrating year? A stressful year? A very not-normal year? With shut-downs and quarantines and masks and cancellations, this is a year we would all hope not to repeat. A number of my friends have already begun decorating for fall in hope of speeding 2020 to its end.


While I haven't pulled out the fall décor, Al and I did decide to change things up a bit and take a break. To get away from all that is normal and have a change of scenery. To do that, we headed to one of our favorite places - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - where we relaxed, ate some good food, did some shopping, and spent some time in one of our favorite spots - Cades Cove.


We enjoyed some of the beauty of God's creation.

And of His creatures.

We enjoyed the reminders of a simpler life.

 It was a pleasant day of wandering around, just enjoying being together.

After a few days semi-unplugged from the noise and chaos of life, we're home again. Relaxed. Refreshed. Thankful. And ready for this new day.

"He restores my soul." (Psalm 23:3)