As we walked spread out each following their own inner voice or drummer, I smiled with no pre-concieved ideas or expectation s just living in the moment. as we climbed onto the sun faded red caboose. Looking at the old re-painted and restored Amtrak Train Station I looked up the street to see an old metal sign standing horizontally above so old industrial looking "The other side of the tracks" buildings...... HOPE.
With that I knew in my heart all would be alright how could it not be we were together as a family..... same town, same street, even all contained within one block.
Another thought hit me even though my blood family was not with us in presence they were with us I saw and felt thru their eyes and hearts, so today on the lord's day I say to those who are my family, I LOVE YOU ALL. Are we not blessed to be real and loved.
A special Thanks to Russ and Sarah for always knowing what My wife and I need which is Space, Love, and Understanding.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Our family's Rewarding,Thankful,Happy,Train,Family, Blessed, Content,Fulfilled Day!
Yes dear reader we journeyed from Louisa to Culpeper somehow we avoided Bumpass, (I just like the name no signifigance to our Journey). A family outing to see, Toy Story 3 which i feel had a different meaning for all of us.
Each a personal journey. My leaving home to attend college in Maine learning that it broke my baby sister's heart. The sacred bond that a brother and sister forge.
I will not even try to express the emotions evoked and felt by my other family members.
As we walked up the street to a re-invented Culpeper.Chic shops and restraunts bistros and coffee houses. A lone concrete sentinel (Gargoyle) watched over us. Old lettered signs painted by hand upon old brick walls faded by the elements and time called out to me.
The faint breathing of an elder wishing to not be forgotten. A once thriving vital hardware store now serving drinks and libations.
Each a personal journey. My leaving home to attend college in Maine learning that it broke my baby sister's heart. The sacred bond that a brother and sister forge.
I will not even try to express the emotions evoked and felt by my other family members.
As we walked up the street to a re-invented Culpeper.Chic shops and restraunts bistros and coffee houses. A lone concrete sentinel (Gargoyle) watched over us. Old lettered signs painted by hand upon old brick walls faded by the elements and time called out to me.
The faint breathing of an elder wishing to not be forgotten. A once thriving vital hardware store now serving drinks and libations.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Virginia is for....
Wednesday morning Louisa Virginia.
The old tourist ad.
For me Virginia is for Family.
As we drove along route 29 the north south route of central Virginia (The Seminole Trail) another tourist ploy a reminder to tourists in the late 20's early thirties that this was the way to Florida where the Seminole reside, Native Americans and runaway slaves.
I have been blessed with my family. No matter what this world decides to put in front of me. My faith and family guide me thru.
Kayla my niece is of great inspiration and one of my spiritual mentors to me. At sixteen years of age, she is wise beyond her years. An "Old Soul".
Her heart overflows with love and desire to serve. I love her and I have learned a deeper meaning of spirit.
Thank You Kayla
The old tourist ad.
For me Virginia is for Family.
As we drove along route 29 the north south route of central Virginia (The Seminole Trail) another tourist ploy a reminder to tourists in the late 20's early thirties that this was the way to Florida where the Seminole reside, Native Americans and runaway slaves.
I have been blessed with my family. No matter what this world decides to put in front of me. My faith and family guide me thru.
Kayla my niece is of great inspiration and one of my spiritual mentors to me. At sixteen years of age, she is wise beyond her years. An "Old Soul".
Her heart overflows with love and desire to serve. I love her and I have learned a deeper meaning of spirit.
Thank You Kayla
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Friday July 2nd was the 183 rd Day The Middle of the Year.
This past Friday was the 183rd day of 2010, Today July 4Th I have been taking stock of where i/we have been and where i/we are going.The older i get the more i realize how temporary this world truly is, friends, relationships, children, jobs,money, emotions.
The list is almost infinite, because there is an end which then leads to a new beginning.
I follow my roots Daily Cherokee readings (365 days), and The Tao also enlightens me and of course "The Man" who watches over all of us.
As of late i have not been true to my birthright Cherokee and born as a Libra (The scales) i constantly seek, balance and i have not been balanced for a long time, i and the people i love have suffered. Disconnected from the ground/earth missing the ocean and the thick Green forests i grew up in. I have allowed temporary fleeting actions.... control and overwhelm me, i have not eaten correctly, slept enough or loved and forgiven enough, this must change for me in this temporary body or my soul will be poisoned. At one time i moved quietly with great reverence of this world around me, i flowed and allowed the river of life to carry me where The Great Spirit, wanted me. I need to make some positive changes in my life to return to "The Good Red Road". I have the next 180 days to change. Thanks to those who have the guts to tell me, my only advice is to reflect and look with in and find the same strength to change oneself. Let us see what the next 180 days bring.
The list is almost infinite, because there is an end which then leads to a new beginning.
I follow my roots Daily Cherokee readings (365 days), and The Tao also enlightens me and of course "The Man" who watches over all of us.
As of late i have not been true to my birthright Cherokee and born as a Libra (The scales) i constantly seek, balance and i have not been balanced for a long time, i and the people i love have suffered. Disconnected from the ground/earth missing the ocean and the thick Green forests i grew up in. I have allowed temporary fleeting actions.... control and overwhelm me, i have not eaten correctly, slept enough or loved and forgiven enough, this must change for me in this temporary body or my soul will be poisoned. At one time i moved quietly with great reverence of this world around me, i flowed and allowed the river of life to carry me where The Great Spirit, wanted me. I need to make some positive changes in my life to return to "The Good Red Road". I have the next 180 days to change. Thanks to those who have the guts to tell me, my only advice is to reflect and look with in and find the same strength to change oneself. Let us see what the next 180 days bring.
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