The pursuit of what is most important

We believe that people have a natural urge to explore - this constant pull to discover what's around the next bend or over the next rise. At the same time, we crave roots - the utterly familiar where we rest, recover, dream, and plan... in an atmosphere of well-being, acceptance, and grace... where we are known and loved, without requirement and condition, free of stress, worry, and anxiety. Muckleroy Base Camp is about the pursuit of what is most important, celebrating meaningful moments, and embarking on epic journeys. Fresh starts and new beginnings The pursuit of what is most important...…
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Situational Inheritance

Do you ever wonder, "How did I get here?" No, I don't mean on earth. That's simple enough. God formed us in our mother's womb... in about nine months.... yeah, that's not what I mean. I have been thinking about this idea of looking at where we are like a Situational Inheritance... It may seem simple to you. It seems simple to me, now. Looked at objectively, I can describe my life as of today pretty well. We are here... Here is Base Camp. Here is Will at Harding. Here is Ben at TJC. Here is Sadie at home but…
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Tomorrow.

I look up from my journal and follow Daisy's gaze out the window. The sun is just starting to set. The fields are empty as the last steer is gone the way of steers. Families will be happy at the dinner table as a result. A new batch of young stuff will be here in a month or so. Hopefully. the grass will be back by then and there won't be a need for much hay. It's been cold, but today is warm. Daisy needs a job to do. The armadillo family that lives in the woods back of the…
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