Dear Janet,
I have to share with you how truly inspiring you are. You see, whenever I log onto your website for an update, I see pictures of you smiling – despite everything you're going through, you're still smiling, and I think that's just so awe-inspiring and wonderful! It's a constant reminder that no matter what we're all going through physically, it's so important to stay positive mentally.
One of the ways I try to do that is through taking pictures. I've always enjoyed photography (or at least my own version of it). I've taken a couple of short solo-drives recently, and gotten some good shots. Of course, it's sometimes difficult to take pictures going 65mph down I-95, so it's more re-energizing my 'mental camera' than anything else. But a few weeks ago, I was at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Mount St. Mary's University. I don't know if you've ever visited there, but it's a very beautiful area, aside from the legends of the waters 'healing properties'. I have no evidence on that theory, but I did find the creek and the grounds to be quite peaceful – that in itself can be quite healing, I think.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this picture… I had to take it with my cell phone (long story), so you'll have to visit The Grotto real-time to form your own impression. I hope you like it.
Take care, and please know I'm thinking of you…
Gretchen
6 comments:
Hi Gretchen,
I have no idea you like photography :-) I was visiting gaithersburg for few days and I didnt got a chance to meet you. But I was passing by the Mary Mount catholic College when I was going back to the airport. It was very nice and peaceful place.
Sam
Just so you know Mount St. Mary's University is near the Mason-Dixon line in the mountains, Marymount University is in northern Virginia near dc. Unless you were goint to a Pennsylvania airport you probably didn't pass MSM.
That was a long story...
Yes, I was at "The Mount", as they call it... I was on my way to York, PA at the time... My reference to being on I-95 was not in reference to this particular trip/photograph...
Gretchen,
It is a long hike or is it easy to get to from the parking lot? I have passed by the Grotto many times but have neglected to go into it. Perhaps I can encourage Janet to go up there with me.
george q.
If you want to see more pictures of the Grotto, please feel free to visit my blog:
www.stoppingtoaskfordirections.blogspot.com
I probably have five different posts on the blog w/probably way too many pictures. The most recent was just yesterday, but those photos are only of post-Mass activities inside of the glass chapel. I think there are three other postings showing the Grotto area itself. Peace. ~~~mary
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