Meniere's vs. Table Rock

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VICTORY!!!-made it to the top!

Meniere’s-0, Table Rock-1…Woohoo!  So we set out on Saturday for a camping trip at the Table Rock campgrounds.  I agreed to go with much trepidation.  Not only was I fighting dizziness but I was battling a cold.  The excitement in my kids’ faces was enough to get me to go.  It was going to be my daughter’s first real camping trip after all!  My husband assured me the campsite was very close to the parking lot and I could just sit and hang out while they went out and explored if I didn’t feel up to hiking.   So, off we went!
The first obstacle was the car ride up many long, curvy roads.  I went ahead and took an anti-nausea medication before we left to overcome that.  It was a gorgeous day, clear blue skies that stretched for miles.  However, the wind was ferocious, blowing anywhere from 25-35 mph and gusting higher.  When I first got out of the car, I was a little wobbly but that eased up fairly quickly.

You want me to climb that?

Here, it is.  Table Rock.  A well known landmark in western North Carolina.  Elevation 4,100 ft and one of the most popular climbing destinations in the southeastern United States.  While the hike to the top is only one mile, it is almost all uphill with a rocky trail that requires being careful where you step. We set up camp near the parking lot as promised and proceeded to go explore.  I couldn’t bring myself to stay behind so I ventured out!

the kids leading the way

Have hiking poles, will travel

Enjoying some of the views along the way

With hiking poles, I did really well.  Only had one moment of the mini-spins as we neared the top.  My biggest problem was my knee giving me fits on the way up and especially on the way down.  As we got to the top, I stayed far from the edge and didn’t really look out all that much.  I was nervous but as we “summited,” I felt a little more at ease and relaxed enough to really enjoy the views all around.  It was such an amazingly clear day and we could see nothing but the beautiful Appalachian Mountains stretching out in all directions.

The Gorge

These pictures are just some of the many we took while there.  Pictures don’t do it justice but at the same time, these still speak volumes.  It was a hard hike to the top for the kids and me but it was so worth it to hear my son constantly repeat, “Mommy, it’s so beautiful!”  and “Wow, look at that!”  Fostering a love of nature is so important to my husband and me.  I hope I can do many more of these trips in the future.

I love how lush and green it looks!

Enjoying the view and a well-earned snack!

Details in the Fabric

 really love these lyrics and this song...

Details in the Fabric-Mraz and James Morrison
Calm down
Deep breaths
And get yourself dressed instead
Of running around
And pulling all your threads saying
Breaking yourself up

If it's a broken part, replace it
But, if it's a broken arm then brace it
If it's a broken heart then face it

And hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
Hold your own
Know your own name
And go your own way

And everything will be fine
Everything will be fine
Mmmhmm

Hang on
Help is on the way
Stay strong
I'm doing everything

Hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way
Hold your own
Know your name
And go your own way

And everything, everything will be fine
Everything

Are the details in the fabric
Are the things that make you panic
Are your thoughts results of static cling?

Are the things that make you blow
Hell, no reason, go on and scream
If you're shocked it's just the fault
Of faulty manufacturing.

Yeah everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Everything

Hold your own
And know your name
And go your own way

Are the details in the fabric (Hold your own, know your name)
Are the things that make you panic
Are your thoughts results of static cling? (Go your own way)

Are the details in the fabric (Hold your own, know your name)
Are the things that make you panic (Go your own way)
Is it Mother Nature's sewing machine?

Are the things that make you blow (Hold your own, know your name)
Hell no reason go on and scream
If you're shocked it's just the fault (Go your own way)
Of faulty manufacturing

Everything will be fine
Everything in no time at all
Hearts will hold

Beautiful World-Colin Hay

"still this emptiness persists, perhaps this is as good as it gets"

Family-the Most Beautiful Word

What if Earth had rings...

Suppose the Earth got Saturn's Rings

Beautiful (and yes, i'm a nerd, a proud one at that!)

The Reasons I Keep on Keepin' On

Really, is there anything better?
Love you both and Love your Love more than anything else in the universe!