Friday, January 9, 2015

January Walks



 I miss my January walks.
 I miss the clouds and the rain and the cold wind as it grabs my face. 
 I miss the sound of my own footsteps.


I miss the towering trees, my friends the trees.
I miss the road before me, ever welcoming my journey.
And the mist, precursor to beloved rain...


When my body is racked with pain, dear husband holds my hand as we walk as one.
I miss our walks in January.
I miss our walks in January.


Winter owns January!
When the temperature drops,
we can no longer walk!


Thank you for coming along with me on my pretend walk.  
When it is 17 degrees outside, all I can do is pretend and
 miss my January walk.


Love,
Lottie

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12 comments:

  1. MelindaJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    That is too cold for me too.
    Hopefully it will warm up enough
    for you to get outside.

    In the meantime stay warm.

    M : )

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  2. DebbyJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    It is that cold in SC. I live in Ohio and it is freezing. I love the snow and winter but not this cold. Stay in and pretend . I hope you aren't in pain. If so feel better.

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    1. LottieJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      Thank you Debby! It was 42 degrees today so I was able to take a long walk. Felt better after the walk.

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  3. Debbie HarrisJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Aww... Sorry to hear you are missing your walks.
    The road and area in which you walk is quite lovely, I can see why you miss it.
    Stay warm and enjoy the indoors for just a little while as this cold weather will only last a short time.

    Joy!
    Debbie

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    1. LottieJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you, Debbie! I've lived in this neighborhood for over nineteen years and walked up and down these roads!

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  4. JayneJanuary 10, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    What a beautifully-written post! I miss my walks too.

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    1. LottieJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      Thank you, Jayne! Soon the weather will be better and we can return to our walks!

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    2. JaneJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      I always enjoy your thoughts! Jane

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Lottie those are beautiful pictures of your walks thanks for sharing and I hope you can go for a real outdoor walk soon.

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  6. LottieJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Thank you! It is a pretty walk, especially in the winter!

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  7. JbooJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    January is a tough month for walks! Hope it warms up soon for you! Thanks for visiting my blog. My brother lives in Columbia SC! :)

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