Today is beautiful. I’m cruising down the Glenn Highway with no specific destination in mind other than to find a place where my soul feels at peace. I really needed a vacation to wind down from all the heavy that was burdening my mind. I’ve always loved nature, and spending over 37 years of my life in Alaska has given me a deep appreciation for Gods creation.

Beautiful Mountains surround me here in the Matanuska Susitna Valley. Rivers, forests, lakes and wildlife are always there; a peaceful escape. Breathing in the cool clean air, surrounded by beauty and peace, it relieves something in me, a need to meet everyone’s demands. Here I can rest, in my Fathers hands, surrounded by his sweet creation; He restores my soul. We all get bogged down and busy with life so it’s important for our own mental, emotional and physical health, to take time for ourselves. Real down-time, to breathe, to reconnect with our own goals and dreams.

I think one of the greatest things is watching someone light up in front of a camera. There’s a certain power in capturing moments in time. You can walk through most homes and see family photos and art hanging on walls in someones home. We are connected with each other, a species that can choose to see the intrinsic beauty in anothers life.

Gazing out across the distant horizon, sounds floating along the eddies of the wind. They tumble past me, loud yet distant as I take in the scene before me. How beautiful is the world we live in, how limitless; brimming with possibilities! My journey only ends when I stop, and stopping is not an option. I am fearless…