Yesterday we went to Fort Boonesborough, named after Daniel Boone. Our fieldtrip ended up being on Earth Day. I honestly don't pay much attention to Earth Day but my dear daughter does. So first thing in the morning she comes to me and asks, "Mom, what are you wearing for Earth Day?" Taken off guard because I didn't know one should dress for it, I lamely replied, "Um, earth shoes?" (I really was; I LOVE them - soooo comfortable!) "I'm wearing green and blue for earth. See?" she shows me.

So off we go, properly attired to a very cool historic site. After touring the fort, we had lunch in the adjacent park. Off the kids went to explore the river. This is bad that I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure it was the Kentucky River. By the time I joined them, Elianna was already picking up trash. "Mom," she says, "I just couldn't stand it. It's so pretty here and I just wanted to get rid of the trash." That's my girl! As I watched her go up and down the shore (there's sand so it's called the "beach") I thought she was so insightful to do such an earth friendly activity on Earth Day. When I told her how proud I was of her for taking care of God's creation on Earth Day, she said she forgot and didn't realize that it was a very appropriate thing to do on that day. I told her God must have put that on her heart. She beamed. I love my girl....

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Posted by mountainsong

Brought a little tear to my eye thinking of your daughter picking up trash. She must be a big help at home too. Thanks for the book tip - I'll for sure put it on the summer reading list. If summer ever gets here. It looks so green and beautiful there - enjoy!

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