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Mary's Rock Garden of Grace
This rock, adorned with a vibrant cactus against a desert backdrop, painted by Son#2's girlfriend symbolizes resilience and endurance. It reflects the strength and perseverance in our petitions written on the back. Nestled among the other colorful rocks, it stands out as a testament to our personal journey and the hopes we bring to this sacred space. Each time someone visits the garden, they will see our unique contribution and be reminded of the diverse and heartfelt prayers that fill this place of tranquility and grace.
DINNER - stir-fried udon
FROM THE TRAVEL ARCHIVES
Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Australia 1992
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| The Kodak Skylink chairlift at Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Australia circa 1990 offered scenic aerial views of the park, enhancing visitors' experience with a picturesque ride above the attractions. |
The wildest adventure I've ever had? Snowtubing at Trübsee Snow Park at the age of 57. It might seem like child's play to some, but for me, it was a significant leap outside my comfort zone. That mild thrill is the biggest adventure I've experienced, and it’s a testament to how my anxiety shapes my approach to excitement.
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So while bungee jumping and sky diving remain firmly off my list, I find my own brand of excitement in the simpler, serene experiences. Each one, no matter how mild, feels like a personal triumph in navigating my world with both adventure and anxiety in mind.
And when it comes to merriment, I’m a big fan of merry-go-rounds. Their slow, predictable rotations evoke a sense of nostalgia and simple joy, perfectly mirroring my preference for thrills that are both gentle and delightful.
Trübsee Snow Park Snow Park, Mount Titlis 2019
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So while bungee jumping and sky diving remain firmly off my list, I find my own brand of excitement in the simpler, serene experiences. Each one, no matter how mild, feels like a personal triumph in navigating my world with both adventure and anxiety in mind.
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Okay, I confess—I’m a scaredy cat!
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Love that rock garden!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos Veronica.
ReplyDeleteI really like the rock garden.
The AI mice are so cute again.
The food looks delicious.
Greetings Irma
Have a wonderful weekend ahead, Veronica! 😄🌈
ReplyDeleteMary's Rock Garden is very beautiful. The AI mices is so sweet. I really like them.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend, Veronica!
Have a lovely august, thanks for your sharing
ReplyDeleteDearest Veronica,
ReplyDeleteThat Rock Garden of Grace is a nice symbolic thing for leaving our burdens with Mary!
Oh, all those crazy things is not for me either as they would make me so dizzy and sick. Those gondolas are perfect and that's what Pieter and I did in Tennessee, a sky lift and walking a sky bridge. We were not lucky as it started to rain but still it was pleasant.
Hugs,
Mariette
These ski lifts are very expensive to get on these days
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, all of them. Good to see Australian one there too.
ReplyDeleteI like those coloured stones.
ReplyDeleteThat carousel is very pretty and I really like the stone garden too!
ReplyDeleteHappy August! Love the photos, the carousel is pretty. I have been snow tubing, years ago it was fun! The rock garden is cool. Sorry I am late visiting and commenting. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteDon't know if I will make it to Australia nice to see your photos
ReplyDeleteThat rock garden is so neat! Weirdly I prefer the roller coaster to those gondola rides. I am not a big fan of heights and so those rides make me nervous whenever they rock or sway. At least with a roller coaster I'm going too fast to notice how high up off the ground I am and the ride is over in no time.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anything like that rock garden, Veronica - such a special place, and I'm glad you could leave your stone there. No roller coaster rides for me! I do love the merry-go-round, though.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I love the idea of that rockgarden. Great to be able to physically lay down a burden. Great!.
ReplyDeleteLove all the mice, too, so sweet! Hugs, Valerie
The Garden of Grace ist a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the carousel, a lovely photo.
Beautiful garden and flowers.
ReplyDeleteI'm a scaredy cat, too. I absolutely could not go on those gondolas. I can't do open heights. Too nerve wracking.
ReplyDeleteI like Mary's Rock Garden. I don't like heights either.
ReplyDeleteI love the rock garden. And no to heights. But I love seeing your mice take it all on!
ReplyDeleteLindas rocas, Me gustaron los ratoncitos en la nieve. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThere are some lovely rocks in the rock garden. I also do not like roller coasters. A gondola ride is much more my style. Cute little mice riding the yellow gondola.
ReplyDeleteDear Veronica, I am with you on every one of your preferences. I am definitely not an adrenaline junky, and have never been one, even when I was young I enjoyed safer thrills. The garden of Grace is a lovely idea, to lay down ones anxieties with a painted stone must help many people. The mice are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for ypur entertaining post. :)
Hugs
Sonjia.
The rock garden is so unique and fun to see. I love amusement park rides but shy away from anything that's too high! TFS all those fun photos
ReplyDeleteUdon is one of our favourites, it's so versatile but I am loving the rock garden - what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the round up of photos. The painted rocks are so fun, looks like you are really enjoying summer but love the snow boarding photos and the photo from 1992. And your AI art is TOO cute!
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Such beautiful rocks and a wonderful idea. The kids at church presented Pastor J with a basket of rocks one year. They were all painted with words or pictures. You have such terrific adventures.
ReplyDeleteThat garden with the beautiful smal rocks is really beautiful. And what you ate looked delicious too. And nice to see the little mice again. Happy weekend I wish you, your family and all your blog visitors with that.
ReplyDeleteHello Veronica,
ReplyDeleteGreat post and images. The mice are so cute and the carousel critters are pretty. I do enjoy your travel photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteThe rock adorned with a vibrant cactus is a beautiful symbol of resilience and endurance. It’s wonderful how it represents personal journeys and heartfelt hopes within Mary’s garden. Each painted rock adds a unique touch to this sacred space, reflecting diverse and sincere prayers.
Let’s continue to enrich Mary’s garden with our painted rocks, trusting in Her intercession.
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I like the painted stones! Have a nice day, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the Kodak Skylink chairlift. It looks like it may have been taken on Kodak film!
ReplyDeleteHello, Veronica,
ReplyDeleteI love the parallel between your photos and the photos of the mice, it's a very funny idea and the photos are so cute! I loved the story of Mary's garden and the symbolism of the stones and what they represent, yours with a cactus is very meaningful!
I don't like rollercoasters at all either! It's one of those things where nobody would ever see me ahahha!!! Have a great Sunday! Hugs!
I like the rock garden. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the painted rock and its message of resilience! Your travel memories and preference for gentle thrills are so relatable—sometimes the simple joys are the best!
ReplyDeleteThe rock garden idea is beautiful, and your AI-generated images are stunning. I can relate to your preference for gentler thrills. It's all about finding what makes you happy, right?
ReplyDeleteNice dinner :D
ReplyDeleteThe rock garden is lovely. What a nice idea.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! and loved how you shared the scenes with the mice, such a cute idea. The rock garden and its message is very heartwarming. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the rock that you added to the rock garden from your son's girlfriend. I especially love that it symbolizes resilience and endurance!!
ReplyDeleteWhat intresting and fun photos love that stir fry too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a gallimaufrytastic week 👍
Love the pretty painted rocks of petitions and prayers in Mary's rock garden!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a scaredy-cat when it comes to roller coasters. I went through a brief roller coaster phase in my late teens, but I don't have the stomach for these adrenaline rides anymore. I got queasy just watching Tom Cruise rappel down the stadium for the Olympic closing ceremony. LOL.
Wonderful idea with the rock garden! Snowtubing sounds like fun and better than riding a roller coaster. ☺ Love the cute AI mice!
ReplyDeleteYour cactus on the rock sure stands out among the others. I saw similar idea in a children's playground somewhere.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I went on a roller coaster, I almost lost my glasses. It's probably over 25 years since I went on the last one.
No skydiving or bungee jumping for me either. Not sure if I can still ski. It's been a while, and we're not getting younger, that's for sure!
Have a great week!
I love the rock garden!
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Lovely photos of the rocks, art and travel!
ReplyDeleteHi Veronica. Your photos are amazing and the rock garden is a great idea, I love it. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteLove all the painted rocks. We have some people up in the mountains that hide their painted rock along the shorelines trails. It's always fun to find them. Love the AI photos of the mice, lol. I''ll be back to catch up more.
ReplyDeleteLove the fancy carousel, so pretty and nostalgic. The mice you create are always so adorable.
ReplyDelete...I need to show my granddaughter the rock garden, she loves painting rocks!
ReplyDeleteI love the rock garden. Beautiful. I really love your food. I always love your food.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
I love the rock garden! Those mice too! I saw the prettiest bright pink plant at social media. It said it was Ai generated. W O W ! HAve a great week.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a garden of grace.
ReplyDeleteThe rock garden is lovely, and some are so beautifully painted.
ReplyDeleteYou have visited so many amazing places. Very interesting. That was a huge gold nugget!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the rock garden. I can relate to your comfort zone, same goes for me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rocks in that rock garden, so colorful
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for participating and sharing at #40 #WW (Words welcome). See you Wednesday at #41, https://esmesalon.com/tag/wordlesswednesday/
The rock garden is full of talent. Charming mice mingling with your photos. I don't think I've ever run across a blog that adds the whimsical art images as part of the travel storyline.
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