Last night was the last dinner of the season at the Hemlock. The inn closes down for the next few months. George, the cook, made a traditional New Years Eve dinner: greens for prosperity, black eyed peas for luck. We are very grateful for all that we have and all that the Hemlock Inn has provided. Exactly one year ago our move to a small town, to live at an inn for a year, was just a tiny “maybe” idea. Over the past 6 months we’ve met guests from all over the world who visited the Hemlock and keep in touch with many of them still. We’ve immersed ourselves in the the small town of Bryson City and discovered the beauty and tranquility of the Great Smoky Mountains. This all reminds me of what that man said to me at my first revival a few months ago:
You need to know….that in these mountains…..you are in a place of safety and refuge.
I still feel that here. 2015 will be a great year. Much love to you all. Thank you for following along with me on this journey.
Happy New Year to you and your family! I love following your journey!
Beautiful wrap up.
Wishing you and the family a magical new year to come filled with love , adventure and laughter ♡♡♡
May 2015 bring your family much happiness.
Barb
NC
So how much longer are you able to stay in their cottage? It doesn’t sound like your new home is ready for you yet? You have a guardian angel up there in your dad bringing so much joy and adventure into your life. What a true gift to have the courage to make such changes and embrace the unknown.
Good Morning! I just found your blog this morning! Will bookmark it for regular visits!!!
I too am a lover of Jesus and a seeker of JOY!!! Although we all travel a different road, our journey’s can be abundantly filled with JOY because it is the overflow of a grateful heart! AND yes, I too feel as though my soul lives in those Great Smoky Mountains!!! We vacation there, but I do hope someday that it will be our retirement home. I remember the first time we entered Northern NC on the highway off of I-81….the words that broke forth from some unknown reason were….”I’m home.” (even though I’d never been there)
Be blessed this year and may you find healing and more JOY on your journey!!!
Diane
Happy New Years! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life!
…I know this beautiful place that you now call home…you are living in heaven…blessings laney