Piper's Adventures
Gratitude
for the life we are given
the ability to sense and feel
an opportunity to listen
Our hearts beat
as the blood continues to flow
beautiful rhythm
from fast to slow
Lungs are next
filled with clean air
contracting and expanding slowly
sweet sensations for the nares
Arms and legs
to sense all that is around
dancing to music
there is joy abound
Gratitude
contentment along the way
life is a gift
to be treasured each day
copyright 2018 Debbie Pierce
My husband and I are on vacation this week. Have a wonderful day!
Snow capped mountain in the distance
cool, crisp , and clean
the ecosystem surrounding it
is so serene
A train filled with visitors
admires the beauty around
animals and wildlife
fill the snow covered forest surround
Winter scene designed by God
Beautiful snow covered trees in the valley
Everything is asleep
Awaiting spring to tally
The time is coming for the snow to melt
The wildlife will be waking
The rivers will be clean
It is serenity in the making
Observing God’s creation
With beauty and wonder
Appreciating all life
Something we need to ponder
copyright 2017 Debbie Pierce
I gazed across the valley
paying homage to the Lord
reflecting upon my blessings
humming a quiet chord
God gave me a voice
in which to praise and glorify
reflect upon the beauty
on the land and in the sky
He gave me feet
to walk across the land
kindness to others
lending a helping hand
He gave me a heart
teaching me how to love
helping others in need
a gift from above
He gave me freedom
to choose which way to live
expressing hate or love
my choice which to give
This meditation is ending
choosing love as my path
thankful for the choice
an eternity that will last
copyright 2017 Debbie Pierce
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In the distance a snow capped mountain
Surrounded by a lake of blue
Renewal is coming
The spring is new
The wildlife awoke
From a long winter’s sleep
Peace in the valley
Beginning so unique
God’s promise to us
If we will hear
Working together
Renewal and peace are near
copyright 2017 Debbie Pierce
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Alaska is a wonderful place to explore and visit. The cruise ship had pulled into port and we prepared for our tour of the Yukon in Canada. The air was crisp and cold as we left the ship and got on the bus. The sun was bright as it beamed down on the snow surrounding us.
Our tour guide was a friendly fellow who lived in this small town. The small town had the appearance of an old west type of architecture. There were several buildings that were painted white with red trim that radiated in the sun as we passed by.
We passed through town and listened to the stories of how the people lived and survived the cold climate. Our guide was older and preferred to live in town during the tourist season and fly down to warmer climates during the harsh winter. He was proud of this town and his face shined with the telling of each story.
We passed over the Canadian border and there were beautiful snow-covered mountains and valleys to greet us as we made our way to the Yukon. The land was untouched by humans and the beauty of the land began to beckon me.
Our first stop was at a small park where people frequently camped and fished. It was an extremely primitive campground surrounded by trees with deep green leaves and a lake that had small animals surrounding it. The ecosystem was alive and drawing me into the stories of this land. The life cycle of nature was in harmony and it was beautiful
Along the way to the Yukon there are many animals in the mountains that are close enough to get a picture. Often the tour guide would suddenly stop and we would move forward in our seats with a jolt. There would be no napping on this tour. There were bears and wild goats that would pose for pictures in the distance.
The Yukon became famous in the 1800s for the promise of gold. People came from many places seeking their fortunes. The Canadian government would not allow people to enter the Yukon without a year’s supply of food and other life essentials. The ecosystem is harsh and the people allowed to enter were prepared. I loved this life lesson in planning and perseverance.
In the Yukon there is the world’s smallest desert. It is a beautiful piece of land that appears to blend in well with the ecosystem. The day of our tour it was covered in snow patches.
It was time for lunch and we stopped at a small restaurant that was included in our tour. The food was wonderful and consisted of barbecue ribs, cooked potatoes, peas, and bread. Home cooking is wonderful in all parts of the world.
After lunch we walked across the street to view a beautiful mountain with a lake in the front. The lake had an interesting variety of colors that changed with the seasons. In the spring this lake is dark blue in the deeper parts changing to light green in the shallow parts of the lake. The mountains surrounding the lake have dark green trees below the higher mountain rocks. Truly God is an awesome artist to have created such beauty.
After taking photographs we left this wonderful place and proceeded to our next stop. It was a ghost town that featured a small gift shop and post office. The town was well-preserved with old abandoned buildings and railroad tracks. There was an old train car on the tracks outside the post office.
It was a wonderful experience for the soul to imagine how life had been in the times when this town thrived. The people lived off the land and brought their gold to be measured and converted to currency. An interesting time in the history of the Yukon.
We returned to the tour bus and began our trip back to the cruise ship. There were more stops along the way to take pictures and observe the wildlife. I enjoyed the peacefulness and harmony of the land. The wildlife has adapted to the seasons and thrive in the ecosystem.
Returning to the United States clouds and rain have descended on the landscape. A deep fog has developed and the roads are hazardous. Our guide is familiar with the road and we arrive back at our ship without any issues.
It has been a wonderful day to experience the beauty of the world God created. Alaska is a wonderful place to visit and full of adventure. My soul is nourished and at peace.
copyright 2017 Debbie Pierce
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