Inspirational Thursday-Country Roads

Do you remember Country Roads,

by John Denver? 

  


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Well, I had the opportunity to explore 

very similar roads to those with our 

daughter Rebecca and our granddaughter 

Molly.   

They do not live in

 West Virginia, but they do live  

country...








Acres upon acres of cornfields which meet  

seemingly endless horizons. 

Sweet earthy smells of fertile soil.

Creeks filled with abundant water.

Livestock grazing in gentle pastures.






I left the confines of the city far behind.

Blinking lights, horns blaring, engines 

idling, not here, not now. 




Bull Frogs croaking, crickets singing,  

mooing, neighing, comforting sounds of 

nature.




Soothing, calming, quiet, restful.  




Precious time spent with precious family.



Have you traveled down any Country Roads 

this Summer?

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13 comments:

  1. LiliAugust 1, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful! You must have had a wonderful time visiting with them. And I love your photos.
    Have a lovely day, Jemma!

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  2. Chatty CroneAugust 1, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I enjoyed going with you. Your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful. So is the country. How far is it from you? I am so glad you had a wonderful time. sandie

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  3. MelanieAugust 1, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Even though I live in the suburbs, it's a small town with a lot of country roads, farm fields, trees, horses grazing, etc. Love the drives on a beautiful, sunny day. Glad you enjoyed your drive...and spending time with your beautiful daughter and granddaughter.

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  4. Susan ClaytonAugust 1, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Thank you for sharing such inspiring pictures! Thank you for visiting and following - I've done the same and look forward to enjoying your wonderful blog.

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  5. NancyAugust 2, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Gorgeous Jemma! Yep, I remember that song. :)

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  6. Katie ClooneyAugust 2, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    I remember the song well. Love your photo....

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  7. PoppyAugust 3, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Hi Jemma,

    When a city girl, (that would be you), ventures out into the country, magic happens and that's what I see in your amazing photos of the wonders of nature! Your daughter and granddaughter are lovely! I can see the resemblance! Thanks so much for sharing!

    xo
    Poppy

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  8. amanda | wildly simpleAugust 3, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    What a wonderful post! I love singing along with John Denver to that song.
    I suppose we live down a country road. Both of my sisters do, and and my parents do, too! My brother is the black sheep of the family - he lives where there is pavement. ;)
    Gorgeous photos, Jemma.. that first one is amazing!!

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  9. Kerri FarleyAugust 20, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I travel country roads on a daily basis..... and thankful to be able to do so :)
    Beautiful images!

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  10. IdaAugust 20, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    What lovely photo's of your trip. (I love that song too). That first photo is just stunning and I also loved the one with the river. Your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful. I have not had a chance to travel this summer but do enjoy the beauty that is around me here in the city.

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  11. NancyAugust 21, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Gorgeous images Jemma! I love the soft editing.

    I live on a country road, but I still appreciate their beauty.

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  12. eileeninmdFebruary 15, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Jemma, your daughter and granddaughter are both beautiful.. What a lovely visit, the countryside scenes are beautiful. I always love seeing the horses and farm animals. Lovely photos and post. Thank you so much for sharing your post on my Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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  13. carol l mckennaFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful daughter and granddaughter and marvelous 'country roads' shots ~ thanks

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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