Wx: Cloudy, damp from rain yesterday, warm, very light breeze. Hiked 08:30 - 10:30.
Conditions:Trails are well maintained for part. Unfortunately a good bit of originally designed trail has been lost - some walkways and steps have given way and are blocked off (for safety?). Was still a very nice hike.
3.5 on 5.0 scale. Many birds throughout the park. Shared part of the trail with a Terrapin. Squirrels playing in hardwoods. Friendly rabbit at the recreated fort.
Ft. Toulouse is a well-done recreation. Ft. Jackson has not been restored but it is easy to see its footprint in the landscape. The Mississippian Indian Mound would be lost to the average eye if it was not for the sign identifying its location.
Thoughts: Speak to my heart
LORD JESUS. I enjoy the spiritual refreshing and beauty as well as the physical surroundings. The beauty, complexity, order, and mystery of nature speaks to
YOUR glory
LORD. We can be drawn toward
YOU through
YOUR creation. All of creation sings forth
YOUR praise.
Daniel 6:3 says, "...Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him..."
Excellent means better than average - something different -set apart (holy). I am set apart by
YOU. I am nothing without
YOU. Thank
YOU for
YOUR presence in my life -
YOUR call on my life, for all of my life!
This place is beautiful because
YOU are here. Open my heart to know
YOU better and my eyes to see clearer. May I lead others closer to
YOU.
Amen.
