So it has been over a week now officially since I started this adventure, and today my Mom visited and we went out to see some things in Charleston. We went to a beautiful plantation and saw the amazing grounds. It was so nice to enjoy the nature trails and to just kneel down and smell a flower or pet a horse or chase some turkeys/be chased by turkeys. I just felt like a little boy enjoying life, I wanted to climb some of the trees, but that was not really allowed. I really am thankful I could go see such a beautiful and historical place. It makes me appreciate the slower pace and peace of those times while still remembering the evils of slavery in those times.
Later we went on a horse drawn carriage tour ride through the downtown area. Our guide was really funny and had some interesting history to tell. The town was pretty, but it is also one of the biggest drinking cities in the country with a history of having a ratio of a tavern to every 17 people. It has a very dark and storied history, but is also filled with stories of destruction and rebuilding, that through the fires and earthquakes the history of the town has been maintained and gives a good snapshot of life in the early 1800s.
Today has truly been a sabbath rest from the Lord, and I am thankful for it especially since yesterday was such a trying day. So thank you Daddy!
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