What will I
miss? The mountains [Cascades and Olympics], Oregon beaches, the
Puget Sound, Seattle waterfront, Tacoma's Point 
Defiance Park, and on and on. The scenery always fills ... FLOODS ... my heart.I'm not trying to give an impression that the family and friends out West don't count. In our present day, phone calls and emails and other computer-oriented connections fill most gaps -- although they aren't so good for hugs. But Omaha-area, as nice as the people are, as pleasant as the scenery is, especially during Spring and Fall, doesn't diminish my starvation for rugged and colorful-- and rocky -- landscapes. [Maybe because I'm considered a "rugged" and "colorful" person -- some aspects good and some not-so-good; but a mild and gently pleasant character? Not so much.]
Just thought I'd share this so you could see why the change has come. I hope you like this photo as much as I do.
4 comments:
I think that the reason that Geography takes such an important place in our hearts, is because we are more connected to the Creation than we think. So many verses about the land, defilement, and how it is waiting for us to be revealed. There is a definite spiritual connection there that remains to be defined. Especially, in the Western Evangelical Tradition. It is just kind of out of bounds to believe you have a connection spiritually to the land. Sounds too New Age I guess.
Derek
I understand. I've sometimes thought about "loving it too much"... but the beauty, the amazing created bits and pieces, is what I enjoy. I usually end up just praising and worshiping the Lord while I see these glorious sites.
This is one of my favorite places! Your photos are beautiful.
When you consider that we were formed from the "dust," before the fall, is it any wonder we feel a connection?
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