Day 4- Spring has sprung

Canal Walk, Richmond Virginia. Picture's taken by Steven King

Dear Richmond,

How pretty are your streets?  Spring is here and you have brought your A game this year.  You have not a care in the world what ales humans as you live your best life.  Your vibrant personality punctures through the darkness that lingers in the corners of humanity.  It is impossible to be in your presence and maintain a bad mood right now.  What a pretty city you are.

The canal walk is beautiful as the weather lingers around 65 degrees.  The crowds are gone so there is a peace on the normally very busy and very loud historical trail through the city.  We wandered around the same walk we had done a thousand times before and with out the hustle bustle that usually litters and dictates our life, we were able to explore the intricate details and soak in the history that is the constant back drop of Richmond.

Photo by Steven King

How many times had we walked by a replica of your box, Henry Brown?  How many times had we missed the opportunity to truly sit in the presence of a story that is both super brave and such a reminder of the will of the human spirit.  Mr. Brown, you shipped your self from slavery in a box, you found your freedom and then moved to England.  You survived captivity, then survived the dangerous journey to Philly and then continued to thrive in a life you designed as your own.  Such a blessing to be given this gentle reminder Richmond.  Especially on a day I was feeling particularly sorry for myself.  Thank you for the opportunity to be humbled and reminded of the abundance and blessings in my life, RVA!

With gratitude and love,

R&S

(and Toby and Stella)