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Me standing with my back to the camera, looking upstream, pulling my hair up into a bun
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In the heart of Sulphur, Oklahoma, lies a sanctuary where I find that nature
dances with wind and waters sing a soothing song. One goal for my April LOTR
month, which is focused on Treebeard, the Ent, was to spend a day in a forest.
Last weekend I found myself immersed in the beauty around Veterans Lake
and then enjoyed the enchanting calm of Pebbles Falls located in the Chickasaw
National Recreation Reserve. These moments below offered a sanctuary for my
spirit and a much-desired refuge from everyday chaos.
I ventured over first to Veterans Lake and made the scenic drive up to the water’s
edge. I spent some time just watching a duck plunge below for food. It would
pop up yards from where it descended, and I enjoyed trying to guess where it
would emerge. My hour spent there was calming, and I especially enjoyed the
deep blue waves rushing across the lake. Next, I drove to the reserve and found
a place that only allowed one car to park. Perfect! Bird songs, mostly of
Tufted Titmice, filled the air and I wandered down the bank into the middle of
the stream so I could stand and be completely surrounded by the cool forest and
waterfall sounds. Looking downstream, I suddenly noticed two Yellow-crowned
Night-Herons waiting patiently for a morsel to float their way. The moment was
beautiful!
As I drove home, I traveled with a lighter heart
and rejuvenated spirit. The last stop on my journey this weekend was to pull
over and take some pictures with bluebonnets which are a rare sight in
Oklahoma. With each click of my camera this weekend, I immortalized the resilience and grace
of nature -- honestly it left an indelible mark on my soul. So much so that my
husband joined me the very next day and we drove up there again to visit the
same places! I love him so. Below are a few photos. Click this link if you want to take 1 minute to sit with me while we listen to a stream and the wind dance.
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Picture of two herons standing still on fallen branches in the middle of a stream
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Picture of me sitting in the back of my vehicle listening to birds sing
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| Me standing with my back to the camera in the middle of the waterfall looking up stream |
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Waterfall - pic. 1
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Waterfall - pic 2
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