"The Cabin"

In recognition of "National Park Day" 
I want to tell you about,

"The Cabin."

It's a very good true story, about  an 
"American Family."
 It is also a way for me, as a romantic heart,
 to deal with living so far away from this 
most important dwelling place.

Over seven decades ago, "Grandpa Paden,"
 being quite the outdoorsman, purchased a beautiful piece of land on the edge of the majestic 

"Yosemite National Forest."

There he built a rustic, no frills cabin.

 I'm sure he hoped the generations 
of his children would come to,
 and take joy in the place he built.
 And we have! 

  
 Over the years, came running water,
 indoor plumbing, electricity,
 but beautifully unchanged.

 Five generations of one family have shared
 in this blessed legacy, this peaceful place.

 Thank you "Grandpa!"