A Daring Adventure

"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature.... Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." Wow. Helen Keller's quotes always amaze me: to the naked eye she was missing so much, yet her spirit was so bright. She also said, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."

My parents have been faced with their own trials recently. They celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary last year by taking their six grandkids, four kids, and three kids-in-law to Hilton Head. Shortly after, The Stupid Cancer popped into their lives. It is a horrible disease with horrible treatments, but...I am so moved by the peace within them. Things that mattered, seem trivial now. The people, the moments, the laughs---now, that's what matters. 

 Sunrise,

 and sunset;

 

 the lollipops;

 

 thoroughly enjoying the lollipops;

taking their first grandchild on a horseback ride,

 

and recording it;

 three-fold;

 

 doing the same for #5;

cherishing what they do have;

 

including a weekend at Pipestem State Park in WV with amazing fall folliage! Thank you Gigi and Papa Bruce for being such an inspiration. We love you!!