Mammoth Springs
Phew! It’s hot. We’ve done several cross country trips in the summer, like every summer for the past 19 years. And most have been without benefit of an air-conditioner. This year is no different.
June 7th was a scorcher. So as we crossed into Arkansas found ourselves in Mammoth Springs and the cool 58° water was calling us.
Dipping Toes
So we stopped for a picnic lunch and poked our toes into the refreshing water.
While we were there a disturbing little incident happened though that gave us a reminder of how precious life is and how everything can change in a blink of an eye. A family with a little girl, about 3 or 4 years old, came to the bank to cool off. The 5 adults she was with were all very attentive. And yet as she stood on the edge of the bank it gave away and she fell in. It only took a second and she was in the water face down. Luckily, 3 of the adults reacted quickly and pulled her out. And we are relieved to report that she was fine.
Summer is here. We hope you will all stay cool and safe.
