Shared joys
One of the things Donna and I most enjoy about camping is the joys we get to share with each other and with others. A great case in point came from this past weekend.
We were camping at a local Corps park. James, one of the volunteer attendants, was particularly friendly, so we made a point of talking with him each time we passed on our walks. It was during one of these conversations that James mentioned that he was feeding a doe, and if we would come by at a certain time, we could see her.
Well, that was an invitation to not pass up, so, later that day, Donna, James and I sat on the porch of the attendant's hut, watching as the doe came out of the woods to eat the corn. Even by deer standards, she was very skittish, but she responded to James' call to "Come get the corn."
Mosquitoes biting? Who cares? Donna and I were absolutely thrilled. No matter how many times we watch deer or other critters, it's something we never get tired of. And sharing these joys together just makes our relationship that much stronger. Not to mention, our appreciation for people like James who selflessly share their personal joys with us.
Now we're back at home and back to the daily grind of the "real" world, with its work schedules, project demands, etc. But we're happier and richer for the shared joys from this weekend.
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