Creative Creations

A VISIT TO MAINE...

I'm thinking that I will take a break from writing my blog but before I do, I would like to share a visit to one of our favorite places!! Years ago, we decided that our experiences to the Northeast needed some refreshing so we decided to visit Acadia National Park. What an amazing decision that was! While there we were a bit adventuresome and we drove north to Lubec, Maine to visit the famous lighthouse located there. Another choice that has had lasting effects. We continue to return to this wonderful place...in fact, we kind of feel right at home there.

Retirement tends to give one a bit more free time so this September we spent a whole month in the Maine area. I do think God especially enjoyed the creative work that was done there. I believe a bunch of huge rocks were left over from another part of creations, in addition to lots of extra ocean water...amazing crashing waves needed those rocks. There were extra stars by the billions...what better place to put them. What else can I say! We spent more than a few minutes imagining the glaciers traveling across this area...ice more than a mile high carving out these wonderful places.

I really can't imagine how this planet earth was created. I've read a lot of books by people who think they really do have the answers...but I'm not sure that anyone knows exactly how God managed all of this. Have you ever looked at the stars in a totally dark place? Have you ever settled in by a large body of water and experienced the gift of the sound of the waves...any size body of water actually can have the same affect. I have literally spent hours waiting for the 'next wave' to crash against the rocks. Just one more minute - there will be another big one soon!!!

Traveling in September seems to work well for us since children are back in the routine of school and there are fewer people traveling...just lots of gray-haired folks like us! But then, we tend to go to those out of the way places anyway. This time the owner of a gallery asked if we knew about a couple hikes that are not well advertised. That was all that was needed to get us on our way. We found them, hiked them and were blessed by the amazing outcome at the end of the hikes!

Often a hike meanders through a wooded area, leading you on wondering if you are ever going to reach a spot where you can actually see anything. (Does that sound a bit like life??) This time is often spent with much concentration on the path. One of these paths was very rocky and another had boardwalks made tree trunks that had been cut in half vertically, with the flat side turned up for ease and safety while walking. We walked and walked. Even the area on the secluded path was beautiful...maybe it was because of it being the Autumn season.

Finally we could tell we were coming to a clearing as we could hear the waves slapping against the rocks. It was one of those "Wow!" moments. A breathless pause and then quiet while we took in the scenery. There are several Psalms that address the wonder of nature but one in particular finds that author so totally in awe of the splendor of all that has been created for us to enjoy. And not only to enjoy, but to care for as well. ( Don't you just go crazy when you notice someone throw something from their car window!!)

God, you had a good idea and you certainly outdid yourself in the Northeast! Now I suppose that readers in other parts of the country and the world are going to say, "You should see where we live!" And you are probably right...maybe our next adventure will find us traveling to your part of the world.

In the meantime, I am enjoying a bracelet that was made for me while in Lubec by the jewelry artist, Laura Pierce. You will find her work on-line. I brought some lovely pieces of sea glass with me that I had found over the years. Small, perfectly polished pieces. Laura added a couple other found objects I had collected and then completed the design with blue glass shapes that look like the sea glass and finally added some small brown beads...all coming together to remind me of the colors of this favorite place in Maine. Thank you, Laura.

So now it is back to work at home in Ohio. It is always good to come home again. I have several jobs that need to be done, then a couple fun days to spend with our daughter and grandson on a birthday adventure, leaves to be moved to a place other than in our yard, and a stack of interesting books waiting to be read.

The Autumn season is a peaceful time for me. The colors are calming, the air is fresh, the nights are cool and we don't seem to be in such a hurry. God, maybe you had some quiet time in mind when you put us into the Autumn season. Good thinking...we need it!

I hope you enjoy the photos. If you can't get away from where you are right now, maybe you can take a blog vacation for just a few minutes.

And blessings to you in whatever you are doing. I hope you are well and finding time to slow your life down a bit as Autumn comes to your part of the country. I would love to hear from you. Ohio is also beautiful this time of the year and the welcome mat is always out.
Blessings, Corrine