to stop and smell the roses: the Bus Stop in four parts….part i

the trip to the bus stop is

slow

deliberate

full of interesting sites along the way

it has become a calming part of our day so

we take care to always set out early

once we arrive

my eldest but one sits and waits for his bus

behind him to the right are the bushes that produce the blackberries which we eat

while he waits

and that is the rock on which he sits

while he waits

to stop and smell the roses: the Bus Stop part ii

this is the spot where the boss sits

notice this spot has an excellent view of the

HORSES

the boss looks at the horses while

Liam waits for the bus

to stop and smell the roses: the Bus Stop part iii

this is the spot where Emme played

while Liam waited for the Bus

this is the spot where Emeline buried her Jasmine

this is the spot where she couldn’t find Jasmine

this is the spot I felt inspired to suggest my daughter pray for help in finding something lost

for WE could not find it after it was buried

this is the spot where

after a sincere prayer

Jasmine was found

this is the spot

where Emeline taught me to pray in gratitude

for after the Jasmine was recovered

Emeline prayed in thanksgiving

to stop and smell the roses: the Bus stop part iv

and this is the path that leads home

after

long walking

berry picking

chicken spotting

horse watching

dog chasing

bus waiting

afternoon

NOW WE NAP