Talapus and Ollalie Lakes

Taylor and I headed on the trails today to run to Talapus and Ollalie Lakes, and it was such a treat to spend some time together before he leaves on Friday to go to his EMT training in Wyoming. 

Talapus Lake 

up Pratt Lake Trail looking down at Ollalie Lake 

best trail magic- peanut butter cookie from Met Market! 

(along with the adapted prayer that we read looking over the lake) 

Midday Prayer
We break from the doings of our day 
And make space to notice you. 
You are always with us 
In surprising guises. 
Jesus of the flesh, we meet you in 
Worker and friend, 
Stranger and pilgrim, 
The needy and the needed, 
The questioner and the questioned
and the Met Market Peanut Butter Cookie. 
So when we meet you, 
May we deepen life, deepen justice 
And deepen joy. 
And when you meet us, help us approach our activities 
With presence and power, 
With love and humility, 
With courage and dignity. 
Amen. 
-Padraig O’Tuama 

On the way home, we had stopped at the Mercer Island Auto Spa to get the car ready for Taylor's trip, where the self-wash bays cost just $3 for four minutes. The moment the timer started, it became a race against the clock. Taylor and I laughed our way through four frantic minutes, trying to get the car as sparkly as possible before time ran out. So. much. fun.