Waterfalls and Barbeque!

This speaks to me on so many levels. As a woman, as a parent, and as a citizen to name just a few. Read it a few times and see how or if it resonates with you, too. Thoughts?

“Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don't have to like it... it's just easier if you do. As long as you think that the cause of your problem is “out there”—as long as you think that anyone or anything is responsible for your suffering—the situation is hopeless. It means that you are forever in the role of victim, that you’re suffering in paradise. You are your only hope, because we're not changing until you do. Our job is to keep coming at you, as hard as we can, with everything that angers, upsets, or repulses you, until you understand. We love you that much, whether we're aware of it or not. The whole world is about you.” 

Byron Katie

We headed north to Black Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Lenoir. We spent some time on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Crazy Gorgeous!) and stopped for a spell at Linville Falls. We hiked the moderate trail and in true North Carolina fashion, we got soaked with a summer downpour. We were wet but not cold, it was spectacular to be hiking, hearing and feeling the power of the falls, and then to be back at the car drying off at the open trunk of the rental car. I’m glad I had my new favorite hat! 

It’s been beautiful and informative but the plan still keeps changing. We’ll be home on Friday, what are the plans for July 4th? 

Our final meal in Charlotte, some of the best barbecue food we’ve ever eaten AND we finally filled Mason up! Dave and I ate here two years ago and it’s as good as we remember. We also got to have drinks by the pool today, it was bliss. We're so glad to be home, we missed our boys and our people. Until next time N.C.