Friday, February 20, 2015

Mt. Monadnock.

I don't know what Aimee thought about it.  I do have hints from one of her sisters that after she climbed it twice every summer for a number of years, she would collapse, privately, in her room from exhaustion.  But I do know what she enjoyed the most about the trek.

If you've ever done the climb, you know that about half way up, you are rewarded.  The trees, which have been surrounding and protecting you, part, and the ground rises, and the whole world seems to be revealed to you.  You sit there -- you can't stand -- like you are on a mini-mountain top.  You know it's only going to get more beautiful when you reach the summit.  But Aimee knew something more important about this particular spot.  There were wild blueberries.

This was her summit.  This was where she wanted to be.  We spent most of our time culling the bushes and brambles around that almost sacred spot for whatever tiny blue fruits we could find.  For her, this alone made it completely worth it.  And she was always surprised that it seemed to be such a secret.  We never had a problem finding berries even just a couple feet away.  Monadnock is supposed to be the most-climbed mountain in the whole world.  "How can they miss the blueberries?" Aimee always wondered. I know I responded at least once, "Well, because no one scales a mountain for a couple handful of berries." But she did.

7 comments:

Beth said...

She treasured the little things in life, always. And she, herself, was a treasure. Thx for sharing, sending hugs!

Tilly said...

Hi! Heres Tilly, Im 9 and I like to look at the blog! its me!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Hi Tilly,
Miriam did the climb on October 12th and had a blast but was so tired and all her muscles hurt for a few days! We miss you all like crazy!!!!! Hopefully we will skype you on Thanksgiving! Sending lots of love, Auntie, Beth

Tilly said...

Im sad we couldn't Skype... But that's ok! I want to go climbing, witch probably wont happen.

Unknown said...

Hi Tilly,

Happy New year! Are you enjoying school vacation? I was sorry to hear about your great-grandmother and will continue to pray for her. We still have our tree up and are enjoying the lights and ornaments! Some of them are ones you and Xavier made! I will mail you some pictures. Sending lots of love! Auntie Beth

Tilly said...

Hi! I haven't been on here lately,school is starting! Sorry for not sending letters
Aunt Beth. I miss you and hope to see you in the summer
Luv, <3 <3
Tilly

Unknown said...

Hi Tilly,
Thanks for the card! Your drawing are wonderful, thank you for sending it! Did you get the birthday gifts? We are so excited you are coming this summer! Sending big hugs and lots of love!
Love and prayers,
Aunt Beth