Flat-rock

We spent the afternoon at flat-rock today.  It’s one of our favorite places to go, mostly because we can take the dogs and it’s just beautiful.  We call it flat-rock because that’s what it is. A very large area of rock with lots of room to roam around and explore.  What’s amazing is how oftern we have the place all to ourselves.  The Cullasaja River meanders over and around it. Depending on how the river is running, there are times it’s almost completely submerged but most of the time there’s plenty of room to kick back, relax and enjoy God’s creation.

There are pools that are deep enough to swim around in.  But it’s mostly shallow enough to just get your feet wet – well maybe up to your knees.  There’s even some white water for those daring enough to slide down the rocks.  Joshua loved it as a kid and it was one of the places he wanted to share with his bride after he got married.  I don’t even remember how we first discovered it – but it’s a Hargrove tradition to spend some time there whenever we come up, and it’s a place we love to share with friends.

It’s a wonderful place to just be – to feel the sun and to hear the sounds of nature and the continuous sound of the river running.  There’s a sense of the eternal.  The rock itself has been around from the beginning of time.  And the river never stops running and has run, well, for - ever.  I am always reminded of the constancy of God and His many blessings, so underserved but so available to those who seek Him.  I know flat-rock was a place He created for our enjoyment and appreciation.  A place to be at peace and to remember to Whom we belong.  I pray everyone has a flat-rock in their lives.