We just got back from an amazing vacation, and I was awestruck by this tree and root system!
I was fortunate to spend time with family exploring Glacier National Park. Growing up my family did not make an effort to seek out the national parks to explore but having married into a family that enjoys hikes, exploring, time together and the parks has been eye opening along with a great annual tradition! While there were many pictures and videos taken, the camera cannot fully encapsulate the beauty of the place, how vast it is and how amazing our God is in creating something like this!
This picture captured on one of our hikes has stuck with me for a variety of reasons but the first is that it appears from one angle like it has everything going strong. It is producing green leaves, it is straight and tall and no damage to the bark, but from another angle you can see the soil is being eroded from underneath and a storm could potentially knock down this tree. I find this a lot in life from one angle everything looks great, but from another perspective there are signs of danger ahead! I know I have been there and appreciate when another person can see what I am unable to see.
The other fascinating part of the image is part of the name of our team, Rooted Financial Advisors. This was inspired by verses in Psalm 1 and a metaphor for the type of advice we give, which is thoughtful, deep, resilient and long-lasting. Seeing the root structure and how intricate the roots spread out to give strength and stability is amazing and rarely a view we get to see so clearly!
What are some of your favorite national parks? Are you a hiker? What are some places we need to add to our bucket list to explore? Please share below!
