Welcome sleepy friends. I'm Joanne, your host, and tonight we continue our journey through by the

shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In these next chapters, we follow Laura and her

family as they travel westward, embracing new adventures, wide-open landscapes, and the quiet beauty of the prairie.

And with that, let's take a few moments to settle in and invite a sense of peace and calm into this moment.

So go ahead and find a comfortable position, allowing your body to rest fully.

And when you're ready, take a slow, deep breath in and gently exhale.

Feel the weight of the day begin to melt away as you breathe in relaxation and breathe out any tension or worries.

Now imagine yourself standing at the edge of a vast, open prairie.

The golden grasses sway gently in the evening breeze, rippling like waves beneath the fading light of the sun.

A soft hush settles over the land, and the air carries the fresh scent of earth and wildflowers.

You take a step forward.

Feel the coolness of the soft grass beneath your feet.

The sky above stretches endlessly,

deepening into a canvas of twilight blues and delicate pinks.

A few wisps of clouds drift lazily, and somewhere in the distance a metal lark sings its final song of the day.

As you breathe in this peaceful scene, allow yourself to be fully present,

letting go the day behind you, embracing this quiet moment of stillness.

Feel your body relax. Your mind softens and your heart settles into a slow and steady rhythm.

This is your time to unwind, to rest, and to be gently carried away by the soothing words of the story.

And so, my friend, close those beautiful eyes, snuggle in and let the story carry you away. The

The Chapter 13 Breaking Camp

Now all the vast, low earth rippled softly and gentle colors under a faded sky.

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