Vanderwater CA Ruth Mundy
I cycled to the gym for a workout this frosty morning and spent my allotted time huffing and puffing in a weight room with no windows. I do so for the good of my muscle mass but it is definitely not my favourite form of exercise.
When I got back we talked about a walk given that the next couple of days will be rainy and soon we were on the way to the Vanderwater Conservation Area north of Belleville. We made our way along the edge of the Moira River to a spot where the water tumbles over plates of limestone. The river level is low so we could make our way almost across. In the height of Spring run-off the water roars along this stretch.
The sound of the rapids was literally music to our ears with each rill and rivulet offering a different song. The shuffle through fallen leaves and that distinct rustle of wind through Autumn treetops offered different notes. These sounds were augmented by some stunning colour and that distinctive earthy smell of Fall. We may be constantly asking one another to repeat what was just said at this stage of life, but we can still enjoy the sounds of each season.
At one point Ruth raised her arms and exclaimed "thank you God!" which really was the best sort of response in the moment. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
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