Bowie Tuesday: One of my favorite things

For those of you that are city dwellers and may not have opportunity to enjoy the pleasantries of county life, let me share with you one of the treasures.  I make the trip into the town of Stanwood (a fifteen minute drive through mostly farm lands) quite often.  My mom & stepdad live out that way and Landon will soon be starting Kindergarten in town.   Along the winding road that is Marine View Drive there are fields planted with corn, strawberries, lettuce and a variety of other vegetables marked by small white signs sharing the secrets of the unrecognizable leafy starts.  It’s a calming drive, whether it be the illusion of stillness or the beauty of the land, it makes my heart happy.   Every year I look forward to the small stand opening where the kids and I stop to purchase fresh raspberries & blueberries.  Just along the roadside it is so welcoming and just feels like a special treat.  Today I stopped and for the first time (my observation skills must truly be lacking) realized that this venture belongs to the kids in the family.  They both pick in the fields and run the stand.  Who wouldn’t want to support these industrious siblings?  In a time where entitlement and laziness has become more common than rare, I am heartened by their tireless commitment and bright smiles.  Not to mention the delicious raspberries.  If you’re passing through or just need a good place for a drive, stop by and say hi to Gracie, I promise your day will be improved before you leave.

Absolutely wonderful juicy goodness.

Before I left the older kids were already back to the fields to gather.  With much responsibility comes great reward.  I am praying great things for this family, they blessed me today without even trying.