Rest

My friend Jennie recently returned from an amazing trip out west with her family, and posted many pictures of their travels on Facebook for viewing.

After buzzing through all of her scenic shots, it's this picture, the one of her three year old twins sleeping, that caught my eye, captured my heart, and brought a smile to my face. It just might be the cutest picture I've ever seen of children, and trust me, I've got a million adorable pics of my own kids!

Since she posted her album the other day, I just could not stop thinking about this particular picture- the way her son is tenderly holding his sister's face as if to say, "I'm here. Everything is okay with the world. You can rest now."

I saw Jennie on Tuesday night at the Whistle Stop Farmer's Market with her children and again today at the Peachtree Corners CSA pick-up. I asked her permission to use this picture for a story I was concocting in my head. She said yes and I'm sure she was left wondering how the heck I was going to tie in a post about sustainable living with the picture of her adorable children sleeping together in one sleeping bag, heads touching.

Well, my friends, the tie in is easy. This picture brings me a sense of peace, feelings of serenity and of balance. The image reminds me of simpler times, of a slower pace, and of taking care of those you love, including yourself.

Although the progress and activities of our group over the last year have been amazing and much greater than expected, I've got to be honest. I'm pooped. I'm ready to lie down right next to them, cuddle up and give my mind and body a much-needed siesta.

So, that's just what I'm going to do. I'm taking some time off- away from the farmer's market, the CSA, and the community garden. Away from writing, from teaching sustainability classes at the YMCA, from swim team commitments, and away from my beloved Peachtree Corners.

Make some room for me in that sleeping bag...it's time for rest.
~Robin

PS-There are now Sustainable Peachtree Corners updates via Twitter (you can view updates on the right, upper hand side of the web site). If I do get an itch to write over the next couple of weeks while I'm out, I'll most likely provide updates via Twitter. I'll be back, rested and rejuvenated...promise!