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Where is your happy place?
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:36 PM
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Where is your happy place?

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 Where do you go to find happiness?  Where you feel close to God and all that is important to you.  Is it church, being close to your family and friends, or simply just finding a quiet place and having time to yourself?  Time to think, to feel, and to pray.

Those who know me already know my answer to this question, but for those who don’t I would like to share my place with you.  I head to the forest to enjoy some quality time with God and my family. Together we appreciate all the beauty He has given us. 

The chapel is old and unique, the stained glass windows glow with charm, and you feel blessed to be a part of it all.  I love having mass in the church, but I also enjoy the grado outside where we have church under a rock overhang. It’s like being in a cave!  Seeing the moon and stars above, the lake right in front of you, and singing songs you can hear an echo to.  Amazing! 

Hiking through the forest is a challenge, but what you see and feel along the way is worth every step.  I was there this past weekend and the gifts God put on my path were a true blessing.  We saw deer, the legendary albino catfish, star gazing by the waterfall, a beautiful rainbow, and peace!

Come on in and enjoy some of my favorite photos of “my happy place!”  I would love to hear where your happy place is, and how it makes you feel.

 Peace, Jana<3

 

 

 

 

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jana read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:50 PM

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The Church at Camp Ondessonk
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Oct 30, 2007 | 9:53 PM

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The is the grado, this shot was taken from about the cave.
marley read my blog
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:53 PM

great blog girl, the place i feel closest to God, family and nature is at the lake house up at mark twain lake especialy in the early morning before anyone wakes up, it is so peaceful and i love hearing the birds singing and the little creatures running through the woods. one of these days i will experience your happy place with you.
jana read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:54 PM

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This is inside of the church<3
jana read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:55 PM

Oh Marley I can't wait to show you this place!
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Oct 30, 2007 | 9:58 PM

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This is what I'm talking about
jana read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 9:59 PM

I love that picture of Lauren. It shows everything I feel when I'm there just by looking at her face. Peace, Love, Happiness, and all that God has to give!
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Oct 30, 2007 | 10:01 PM

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At the top of my favorite waterfall, the stars are amazing from here.
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Oct 30, 2007 | 10:02 PM

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The side view of the same waterfall. It's called Pakentuk!
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Oct 30, 2007 | 10:04 PM

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Look at the rainbow!
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Oct 30, 2007 | 10:05 PM

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A place we call home
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Oct 30, 2007 | 10:07 PM

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This is "Hogs Bluff" a place where an indian burial ground is. Very special place.
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Oct 30, 2007 | 10:08 PM

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We layed here Saturday nite and watched the stars
marley read my blog
Oct 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM

i like this pic, it looks so cool

did ya notice i was the first to post LOL

i love this part of the blogs i didnt even know it was here
jana read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 10:11 PM

I have so many pictures of this amazing place, but this gives you an idea of what I was talking about above. I love this place, and I hope someday to bring my grandchildren here and share all the wonder of God's creation with them.

Peace, Jana<3
candsw read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 10:11 PM

Jana this is a great blog and a very beautiful place. I can't wait to get out there. Lauren does look so at peace.
rosie read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 10:43 PM

my happy place in on my couch now... but you have a lovely happy place, the pictures are awesome
marvoe read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 10:57 PM

Perryville......The Miracalous Medal Shrine. Every 13 of the month, a guy who lives in Perryville has "visions of Mary" We pray the rosery all 5 mysteries, and he shares what Mary had to say for her messaage to all the people...........Absoutly beautiful, peaceful, and we go or try to go on the 13th of every month........Its a very cool thing, there is a huge grotto and a huge statue of Mary on top of a hill......pretty neat! And very relaxing.
jana read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 11:01 PM

Rosie, thanks girl!


Marvoe I would love to see some photos next time you go. Sounds wonderful!
ErinG read my blog view my photos
Oct 30, 2007 | 11:26 PM

Jana...the only pic missing is from our rock, deep inside Phantoms Canyon. That will always be the best place for me at Ondessonk!

HEEPWAH!!!!

Peace, Love and Hugz...all the way from Colorado!

~E
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jana

My name is Jana, and I start my day with Fox 2 every morning! I have a wonderful husband who has been my best friend since I was 13years old, and I have three awesome children! My family and friends are what my life is all about! I love to take the family to Camp Ondessonk, located in Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois~HEEPWAH! We have a old school bus that my husband recently converted into a RV, and we camp and take it out as often as possible. We named it "The Peace Train"......Have bus will travel! Take a look at my photos, you can see the process! "Keepin' the Peace" is my motto! I have made some amazing new friends here at Fox2, and I'm proud to be a Bloggette! "Peace Out Baby!!" xoxo JANA "YA YA" #1

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