Year Two, Day 236: On the Trail Again!

My son and I on the Springwater Trail. January 2, 2017

I am loving our emerging family traditions. One is Pho on Christmas Eve. Another is hiking the Springwater Trail on the New Year. I do not have a picture of us from last year, but here we are in August 2015:

It was bitter cold out today. But Honey Dawg did not seem to mind.

My son and I found it quite invigorating until the icy wind picked up and chilled us to the bone. Still, it was so nice to be back on the trail. The homeless camps have been cleared. We ran into several walkers and quite a few bikers. I still got that feeling of freedom, seeing the trail stretch out ahead of us, no cars in sight and the sound of many birds.

I think in 2017 I will start trail walking again. The Springwater Trail goes from the waterfront in downtown Portland all the way out to Boring. Someday soon I should like to hike from our home to Boring!

On step at a time, Zita!

Another tradition I have established is reading through the entire Bible. I did a complete reading over a year ago. I started again yesterday January 1, 2017 in Genesis. It is interesting, as I progress in life, different passages, words, and thoughts jump out at me that I did not notice before.

I definitely am feeling hope spring up in my soul again. Perhaps starting the new year with a peaceful heart and rested body helps.

I start back teaching piano today. I am really looking forward to seeing my students again. I feel like I have been in hibernation!

Well, it may be still winter here in Portland, Oregon, USA, but I am ready to come out of my cave!

Happy Monday!

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