June 29, 2019


Seattle is a city full of people. It was crowded with people. I had a hard time trying to keep everyone moving and enjoying a place that I had never been and knew nothing about while at the same time playing tour guide. This is a job I didn't want and wasn't prepared to take on. However, everyone was looking to me to do it. I admit I didn't find a lot of joy there, because I was so stressed.  But, once we were on the airplane I took some breaths and calmed down. I focused on the day, hoping to find something good. Then I looked out the window. What I saw was breathtaking. It was my joyful moment. I watched as long as I could. Mt. Rainier will always remind me of the peace I felt when I needed it so much.

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