Nothing like a summer ride up into the woods and mountains of Washington State. Here’s my dear friend, Linda, and I preparing to go. Since my next hero is a horseman, among other things, I’m rehearsing the role, so to speak 
The woods were so cool despite the 80 degree day and so lovely with the sunlight filtering through the trees…
My favorite summer flower here is the wild rose but the fireweed and avalanche lilies and other blooms are in abundance…
After taking some switchbacks, we were up on the ridge behind my house with an inspiring view of the water blanketed with mist…
The same view at twilight, taken by Linda’s photographer husband, Roger, who captures such unforgettable images wherever he roams. He even snapped these pics of Linda and me without my knowing! His Facebook photography page is full of inspiration if you want to take a look…
I rode Major, a Tennessee Walker, who has lots of personality! We’d be tearing down the trail and he’d snatch a big ol’ helping of salmonberry brush without missing a beat. Linda’s little collie followed us all the way…
An unforgettable day with God’s glory on display!
Any other horse lovers out there? What do you do for inspiration?
~Laura Frantz
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