I’ve walked down this country road for over 13 years. Now I’m learning to run on this road. I never get tired of the scenery. The cows always stare at me as I go by. Around the curve and up the hill is Lacy, the friendly border collie who begs for me to pet her. Then there’s Lulu, a large fluffy white dog that barks until I run past her. Going and coming back.
I used to push my youngest in a stroller down this road, while my older two rode their bikes. Now my youngest out runs me on this road and my older two have no time for bikes now. They have cars and jobs and friends they want to see.
The little old church and the newly renovated barn, chicken houses, neighbors’ homes and hay fields are on this road. I love this road.
My country road.
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: The Road Taken
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How beautiful and serene!
It is, isn’t it? Thanks Alexandra.
Such a scenic road and lovely story associated with it. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. We are moving in a few months. I will miss this country road but I know I will find another one that I will grow to love.
The picture and your text made an impact on my heart. While the children are small things are so intense that time passes slow somehow and then suddenly they are flying away. I enjoy running too and pass cows and horses on my way
Thank you Maria. Yes the time goes so quickly. I am learning to treasure all the moments I have with those I love.
I love this post. It’s so evocative of memory, peace, family, and happiness. You live in a beautiful spot.
Thank you Robin. It is a great place and we have wonderful neighbors too.
Beautiful! New follower here. Thanks for a beautiful site!
Thank you. I’m about to check out inspiration with an attitude. I have to with a title like that.
Again, great to find you!!
Outstanding.
Thank you Scott.
Such a lovely photograph – I love the color of the sky, the curve of the road and of course, the farm buildings.
Thank you. This is my view every evening on my walk/run. I’ve taken it for granted for years but now realize how much I will miss it when we move in a couple of months.
I am so glad you found me. Thank you for the like on “About.” It provided a path to you.
Thank you. I read your love story yesterday and commented.
I was about to say you are very bold to run on such a narrow road. But then I thought about it and realized there likely isn’t much traffic on such roads. I used to run on roads like that myself, for that matter, and there wasn’t any greater feeling than being out in the open. Your image captures the essence of that feeling I remember so fondly. Thanks for sharing. And good luck with the running! With scenery like that to run through, I’m sure it’s not so much a challenge as a joy.
Wow. I just noticed that this post is nearly a year old. Woops. Please excuse my oversight.
I wonder if you’ve continued the running you wrote about?
Yes, I’m still running…….just not as much.
Thank you Patrick. Running was much easier in the country. We’ve recently moved (February) and I’m now trying to get my running groove back. I surely miss my country roads but we are enjoying our newly renovated home. It is my childhood home.