My DD and I took a walk in the early dawn this morning.  It was cool, and we were bundled in sweaters, and jeans to ward off the dampness of the dew.  We took a thermos of hot cocoa, and some hastily made granola to warm us, and enjoy on our walk. 

Both she and I enjoy our walks.  It is a time to reflect on the beauty of God's design, and how everything works together in harmony.  From season to season, each little detail is planned and executed by His master plan, and the beauty of it enthralls us with the sights, sounds, and smells of the Earth.

We stopped for a while to rest under the canopy of some old pines and oaks, and drank our cocoa, munched on our granola, and talked about the things we saw.  It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the life cycle of a tree and all the equipment needed was right there at my fingertips.  We looked at the pinecones, and the bark of the tree, the needles and had a wonderful time watching the breeze tickle the trees with it's invisible breath.

Every moment can be a lesson to teach and to learn.  I thought about this as we walked home.  Chores awaited, and so did MD appointments, structured school lessons, and myriad other duties.  But, when we arrived home, we took some extra time in our devotions, giving thanks to a loving God for giving us this fantastic world.  As I took my DD's little hand in mine, I was flooded with childhood memories of my mother, and her gift to me of the lessons of loveliness, and I am ever grateful.