The Road Less Traveled...

Dear Morgan,
Remember when we stayed at the "Dancing Moose" yurt in State Forest State Park? What an adventure! It was our first time to stay in a yurt and the first time for us to explore this state park. It was late afternoon one day and we were walking down the road to see what we could see. Off to the side, was a little hill and you asked if we could go see what was up and over it. I wasn't too wild about the idea. After all, we might get lost and it's easier to walk on the road. But you started up, so we all followed you. And what a delight we discovered on the other side of the hill! It was a former burn area that was growing in with all kinds of fresh, new life. We saw beautiful flowers, young pine trees and a carpet of moss and leaves. It was beautiful and we never would have seen it if you hadn't been curious and unafraid. Life will be like that for you, Morgan. Take the beaten path and you may see some lovely things, but take the road less traveled and you will find surprises and beauty that most people will pass by. You risk losing your way, but the rewards will be great.
Love you, Mom