Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Shepherd of the Ozarks

In the week following Brick's memorial service, LaRissa and the kids and I got out of town for some much needed restoration, mourning time, and rejuvenation. We went to this awesome place called The Shepherd of the Ozarks. It was a beautiful setting with an incredible staff and perfect, rustic accomodations with modern conveniences (short of phones or internet, thank God).

There were several trails to hike. Some were meditative like the A.C.T.S. Prayer Trail or the New Beginnings Trail. Along the course of the trails there were scripture verses to contemplate and scenic overlooks to spend time in prayer. Other trails, like the Jake Falls Trail or the Lost Silver Mine Trail, were just scenic, fairly easy hiking trails.

If you are looking for a great place to get away with your family, SOTO is a wonderful place. There is a petting zoo, horseback rides, paintball course, frisbee golf course, playground, and tubing and swimming in Big Creek. It was the perfect getaway for our family.

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