Trails

The Fall in Utah is unique. Different shades of green, yellow, brown, red, and orange, with the majestic mountains on the background is a breathtaking sight. And on top of that, the weather has been nothing short of perfect so far.

I grew up in the countryside. My next-door neighbors were a fox and a hare. If I wanted to go somewhere I could either walk or ride a bike. I loved my bicycle. It was therapeutic to cycle away, listening to the beautiful arias sung by birds. It was the perfect time to think about life. Few years passed and as I was coming of age I wanted to escape the serenity and emptiness of the countryside that had turned into a prison. My wish was granted when I went on a Mormon mission to Greece. I felt so alive in the buzz of Athens, a city of 4 million inhabitants. The surrounding hordes of people energized me. I was quickly convinced that a metropolis full of life was my real home but sometimes it felt like the city was falling on me, like there was no room to breathe. I longed to be in the nature. I was confused. Where do I belong? Where should I live in the future? 

How has any of this anything to do with the Fall in Utah? I guess what I want to say is that we have different phases in life. There will always be things that are changing but as long as we feel close to God, life will be beautiful. I have discovered two things that give me deep peace and happiness: Gemma and the nature. Spending time with her is my favorite thing to do, and being in the nature with her is like heaven.

Aksel

One thing Aksel and I have in common is that we love the nature. Aksel was raised in the middle of the forest. I miss the forests. I love every Scandinavian forest because they are magical, full of mysterious animals and colorful mushrooms and berries. One day, Aksel and I will move back, but until then, I am trying to find the beauty in this desert. 

And I am.

God is in every rock, leaf and dew. He made every landscape of the earth and it is important for us to find the beauty, even if it is sometimes hidden to our now-eyes. With God in our hearts, each part of the world is gold. I love Utah, especially with my wonderful Aksel alongside me.

Love, 

Gemma