In anticipation of the new season (of which I hope to take part in), I feel a sense of destination that has been growing more and more by the passing of each day and month. There is a great joy of being there, but I think the next time(s) that I visit, I will stop in at the Wilderness Church and give thanks that I am there. And there isnt a more appropriate way to give thanks for being at SDC than to do it at the church that sits right there on the grounds!
I also believe I will take my time more than I have. I will really breathe in and appreciate the atmosphere, feeling and scenery that surrounds me. There is a picture of one of the coasters with a spectacular view of the water and trees behind it on the SDC website. Do you know I look at that one picture and just sigh. Many people have said for a long time that they wish they could have lived in Andy Griffith's Mayberry and went to Floyd's to get a haircut and chatted with Andy on the bench outside of the courthouse. I kinda have that feeling with SDC. Not as to recreate TAGS, but I feel the same about living there and the feeling it provides. That what TAGS gave to viewers then and it still does it now, long after the show is gone and the sets are destroyed. That's exactly what SDC provides. That same warmth, friendship and atmosphere. And I do believe that, when I get there again, I will take in, soak up and absorb everything I have missed. Namely the spiritual feeling of being in a place that has had an effect of sheer calm and happiness on my soul.
I have had some down time in my life and have held onto the pictures, scenes and friendship that this site has provided and has helped keep the SDC candle burning. I had lost my passion for being on here because I felt like I was only a face from a distance. But I realized just what I had here and the way the entire SDC aura makes me feel. I found it again. When I get back there, I will take baby steps and meet the place I have met before. Only this time, with a new set of eyes and a lighter heart. I will make sure that I let you all know when I go so that I might meet one or some of you in the process.
Thanks for letting me rant a little, folks!
