The thing about Mary and Doug is that they have the gift of sharing, of reaching out to people; their actions say 'you matter'. I sense they 'see' that I have set up some rules to manage my grief that make me seem normal on the outside, but they can see my moments of dying on the inside. What better way to care for me than bringing me outside to explore the woods, flora and fauna! Nature roots out my darkness, recalibrating my heart as I walk in the light. I hope everyone has a friend(s) like this.
Below are mostly wildflower pics, but a few of the trail and 2 of the edible King Boletes mushrooms. Another neighbor, Jon, had brought me my first taste of these mighty mushrooms just the day before!
I love the southwest!