Sunday, June 15, 2014

In the Gypsy Caravan

This weekend we dusted up our Gypsy Caravan and hit the road for the first time after our move and new life in the South… Over the fields up the mountains we rode, making new memories as we went. 


Blankets, wool socks and fussy warm pjs were left untouched in their drawers, still holding in them all the memories collected along the snowy fields and high forest of the past—mountains, and valleys and fields unpolluted and fresh and washed free of all the heaviness caused by humidity and the stabbing of killer mosquitoes of the South… what a huge difference from what we’re used to. 




The beauty found in Nature and in which the spirit nurtures and grow, it is nevertheless the same, if not lovelier here.. and one might think that the atmosphere is made out of raindrops and blue butterflies, and trees and clouds and skies are the shrine where the soul finds the perpetual presence of the Invisible… 


We surfed above the clouds 


And down we came full of awe and hearts beating with faith and praises to the Creator of all beauty and goodness.  


Making note as we went down of everything we saw and felt and tasted and listed to... 


Oh it is so good for the soul to see deeply.


Then later, food prepared by gentle hard-working hands...


Displayed on a lovely table setting where wildflowers were never a reckless lavishness…


 Discovering Nature's trails in the afternoon...


And inside the Gypsy Wagon hot during the day
yet ever so cozy 
with books and favorite magazines a plenty...



We are now back in the comfort of our little white cottage 
Music from the wind plays outside through the trees 
Leaves rustle in night breezes
Nature's symphony of songs that set us free.
I am contented and grateful for big and small blessings. 

Thank you for being here my friend
Hope you enjoyed our little trip!



Sunday, March 23, 2014

Gypsy days


Days are warm and mellow
and there's a dreamy flowery scent hanging from the air...
 

 
Time to open up our gypsy trailer!
 
 
Time to make memories
under the sun... 
 

And braid my hair the gypsy way...  


So I fluffed up the gypsy trailer interiors
with color and clean fabrics... 


 
 
We wanted to get it ready before our real first trip of the season
So the other day, I got out all of my gypsy paraphernalia and decorated the walls
with colorful draped fabrics, pillows, beads, and roses... lots of roses  
 
 
I hung the thick colorful curtains
and gathered them off to either side of my sleeping quarters
 in several swooping loops.


And I went to play!




Fabrics and colors help represent wild, colorful lives of the gypsy heritage…
 

I brought in some roses from the house and some of my pretty candle holders for a dreamy mood...
The candles are battery operated for extra precautions
easy and carefree.
 

 

The little kitchen... ready for the preparation
of a real dinner

 
Our dinner table got embellished with
lush colors and rich textures
 
 
Books a plenty too!
 
 
We're so ready for our first camping trip of the season.
Got the trailer cleaned up
got all fabrics and curtains washed up
I am ready to go!! 

 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Awakening

Our first camping trip of the season is nearly upon us! We’re excited, and dreaming on discovering new enchanting places here in the south. In the meantime, my soul is waking up to all the charm of the new season...

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

A Beautiful Surrender to Our For Now Home

Our Gypsy Caravan has arrived...



Those pictures above? That’s our Gypsy Caravan-tent trailer in our "For Now home", grounded in the Appalachian Mountains for the foreseeable future. If you missed that on my blog, THE HOUSE IN THE ROSES, you can find the details HERE.

It’s been pretty incredible, this transition. It’s come with a fair share of challenges, such as missing my girls—like I'm missing my air. But more and more my heart gets affirmed in the notion that this is what God wants us to be. And it feels so very right, too. Jogging through this lovely neighborhood yesterday morning and this morning; being showered as I was with a thousand leaves the colors of dusk and sunrise... the warmer climate, the amount of Nature in which my life is now surrounded with practically all year through.   This is truly amazing!  My eyes have cried in amazement, my heart is singing with a new song.  The fact that I can sit outside; run in the early morning; plant a flower pot, as I just did this morning—in November! This is truly amazing to me.  It is more than I can ask for...
 
I’ve learned something interesting from these changes in our lives though: We really have no idea what to expect anymore. I’ve completely let go of all expectation of what we’re doing, when we’re doing it, or how it’s going to work out, except one: I'm fully trusting our Heavenly Father to guide us where we get to go.

If you would like to follow me on my new journey, in our new "FOR NOW HOME" you can do so by clicking HERE.

See you there!