October 7, 2011

  • Morning constitutional

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    Our second vehicle has died! Nothing to be mourned mind you, it lived a long and full life.  Manufactured in 1995 it has over 100,000 miles on it and was treated to a new motor over a year ago.  But like anything that worked hard all its life, the Blazer was just beginning to feel its age in all its many parts.  My husband plans on talking to our mechanic to see if he can sell her for parts and we will bid her a fond farewell with many thanks for all the miles she gave us and all the loads that she hauled for us.

    Consequently, we are down to Big White.  Unfortunately, although the number of vehicles may fluctuate, the number of people who have to go somewhere or the number or places to go never diminishes.  So for the past couple of weeks I have been taking Matthew to work and staying in town rather than making the trip back to Vernon just to have to turn around and go back to town for Holy hour and to pick him up later in the day; thank God for the public library!  Not only is the presence of the library a godsend but the adoration chapel and the proximity of the canal trail have been blessings for someone who is used to wide open spaces. 

    This morning after dropping Matthew off at the Y I had time before the library opened so I thought I would combine my morning prayers with a bit of exercise.  I drove the two miles to the Erie Canal trail head and parked and started to take a walk. 

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    The air was a nice crisp 43 degrees and the sun was shining, what could be more conducive to a good brisk walk and the recitation of the Rosary.

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    Of course along the way I am certain that Our Lord didn't mind a few brief pauses to snap some pictures and admire the scenery that he created for our pleasure.

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    Suitably calmed and refreshed I headed to the library just in time for the doors to be unlocked.  Here I am settled with my school work ready to accomplish great things.

Comments (2)

  • Being neighbors the Erie Canal, I loved walking across the highway and listening to its flow, wishing I could go with it at times.

    Thank you for the walk~

  • I love canals,we live close to a few different ones ,of course none have a famous folk song about the and a mule named Sal though my sister is Sally so I got a particular pleasure out of singing that song.

    Have a great weekend! <3

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