Fort Macon State Park

(I did not take this picture.)

So this is Fort Macon State Park. This ariel view is cool but does not do the fort it self justice. I was just in awe at how beautiful it really was. I hope one day we can go back to see it again.

(I took this one)

In May of 2009, Phil's brother was married at Ft. Macon State Park in NC. It was truly one of the best times we have ever had as a family. I could have spent all day at this fort. It was stunning in all of it's history.

(I took this one)

This is the road you travel on through the fort. The days we were there the sun was so bright and beautiful it just made the colors in the cobblestone just jump off the road. It was easier to travel on the brick part of the road but you know me I LOVE a challenge so I walked mostly on the cobblestone.

It reminds me of my life. I could travel the smoother, simpler surface but why? I believe I was designed to ride the bumpier, more colorful road in life. I am strong enough to handle it and by choosing it the reward is so much greater.

Look at the journey I have finished so far and not alone I might add. The cobblestones were big, bold and brash. There were days that I did not feel I could go on. I was stuck between the stones where the water flows when it rains and I was going to get washed away. But it takes more than water to get me down or to stop me from swimming against the water flow.

Some days I wish I could go back to the orchard to where my life made sense but I don't wish it for long. Today I just have to remember to be happy for the road I am on and accept whatever cobblestone throws me off course and keep moving. Think of all the things I would have missed had I stayed in the orchard or on the smoother surface.

Here's to the bumpy ride I have made it this far.

TTFN~