The people that got us through

Sorry no Coffee Talk this week. I have a few good topics, but I have not fully developed them yet.

I thought I would tell you about my happy place. We all have them. Mine happens to be a greenhouse (shocking!) Actually it is a conservatory. It is here in town in a fairly large park. I can't remember the exact name of it, but my friend Carlos calls it the glass house. I was feeling pretty blue last week so I thought I would take a drive on over to the glass house. I hadn't been in quite a while. When I go I usually load up some major camera equipment and prepare myself to photograph my way through the joint. This time I wasn't in the mood to make sure I had enough film, my note cards, the right lenses and make sure everything was clean. So I grabbed the digital and ran.

Upon walking in the door I was immediately calmed. There must be something about the heat and humidity that make me feel warm and cozy. Maybe that is why I was so reluctant to give up the greenhouse job I had. They had the entry decorated with beautiful Hydrangeas. The lemon tree wasn't blooming, but huge semi-ripe fruit hung from the branches.

I made my way to the very back where the bench is. I snapped some photos of gorgeous white orchids along the way. I sat down on the bench with my new best friend iPod. I love the smell of that place. Musty organic matter. For the short time I was there I just tried to relax. I didn't think about the bad stuff that has happened in the last few weeks. I didn't worry over how long it was going to take for a new referral. I didn't stress over the fact that I have yet to come up with the remaining money to finish our adoption. It was just me and the plants (and a little Ashley MacIssac.) It was just peaceful.

I encourage you all to find your happy place. Here are a few photos I took of mine.