Fireflies and deep reflections...

Last night, Judy woke me at 2am... it was an amazing moment as she beckoned me out to the deck above the pond. Look! she said... look at the fireflies, they are beautiful...


I have never seen such beauty: I looked out into the dark as the lights of the fireflies lit up like glow worms against the dark silhouettes of the trees about the pond. And above us were the stars of Cassiopeia, the Big Dipper, Delphinus and so much more...


This is a magical moment where for us, time seems suspended and the ripples of movement across our pond seem like echoes in a brilliant cave.

Nicholas


It seems we have arrived during one of the hottest Junes on record (the other was the weekend of our wedding in 2000, when temperatures went above 100F) We have managed to stay somewhat cool, to adapt, to make choices that fit the circumstances.


In our little cottage, without central A/C, I am reminded that this is a good experience, kind of uncomfortable and enervating. Life is like that, sometimes....but it is only like that for a season, then a storm comes, high pressure meets low pressure, rains fall and all that seemed unbearable shifts.


Today we have had some challenging news from England, and people we deeply love have exhibited extraordinary grace and compassion, in a way that  takes our breath away. 


This picture is taken looking back at our little cottage from a part of the 62 acres of gardens and wetlands and woodlands that it sits upon, some of which we walked this evening. 

I post it in honour of the deep and abiding friendships that sustain and nurture us and those we love. Much like this little pergola, you have refreshed our spirits and offered us respite this day. Thank you does not come close...


Judy