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reflecting by steam train

19
October

Riding the Essex steam train through the Connecticut River Valley was a very exciting trip when my children were young…there was much commotion and anticipation as our family would prepare for one of our MANY trips to Essex to ride the magical train.  The kids were always SO animated and seeing the trip through their eyes was always such a thrill.  Riding the train for the very first time without them was a much different experience.  It was a time of quiet…a time of reflection…and, a time of enjoying nature.

But also, a time of missing my two little ones…

Ones that aren’t so little any more…sigh

 

And, as I enjoyed the quiet beauty of the Connecticut River Valley, I also enjoyed the memories of many trips that weren’t so quiet….

The trips where I didn’t really enjoy the nature around me…

I was much too busy enjoying the two little kids that were growing up way too fast

 

 

 

The real beauty for me in the Essex steam train ride is something no one else will ever see.

Thanks for sharing this week’s Friday field trip.

So glad you could join me on the Essex steam train.  Have a great weekend, Jackie

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