A New Perspective

This is a picture of Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park taken just before dusk. Sadly, it wasn't until our third visit that I saw this awesome sight. Each time prior to this visit, I hadn't taken the opportunity to finish the trail all the way around the lake. I was so awestruck by the beauty from the other angle that I hadn't considered that it could be as beautiful from any other perspective. It's funny, life does that to us sometimes. We become so conditioned to the way things are that change is uncomfortable. We often don't want to stretch out of our comfort zones, to the realm of the unknown, for fear of whatever may happen. The thing is, if we just trust in the growing pains, they won't let us down. It truly does depend on how you perceive it, the glass can be half empty or it can be half full. When you see it as only a lump of coal, stop for a minute and ask yourself, "Is it possible that I'm missing something better?" Indeed you will find out that you are missing the diamond that lies within that coal.

BLUEBONNETS - A TEXAS THING

Here in Texas we are blessed with beautiful wildflowers on the roadside during the spring. In case you weren't aware, bluebonnets are our state flower, they are protected. We teach our children that you can't pick them, but you are always welcome to strike a pose among them!

A BRUSH WITH FAME

We had a retired professional champion bull rider come and give his testimony at church. He was a pure delight to listen to. I've never really been interested in bull riding particularly, but I really enjoyed his life story. He was very entertaining. As you can see, my little doll took her chance to be photographed with fame!

Bouncing Around

I have been so busy over the past few days that I haven't had time to update my daily challenge. The thing is, it's a busy season for me. I'm going to keep trying to post as often as I get the opportunity. This photo was actually taken in Feb. but it so represents how I feel, bouncing from one event to another, barely stopping for a moments rest. I lost an entire 24 hours (2 days) without sleep this past week because I had been so busy. I am hoping that this isn't going to be becoming a habit.

Shattered Lives

This picture is from the mock crash scene at the Shattered Lives Program. I picked this photo because you can't really see the victims, but with the Grim Reaper lurking around, you get a pretty good indication of what has happened here. Take careful notice of all the beer cans that have fallen out of the car. This was a historical happening here in our little town. This was the first ever Shattered Lives Program to be hosted. Hats off to everyone involved...You helped make it the success it was!

Still budding after almost 12 years!

This photo is clearly a rosebud! What you may need help seeing is the message it holds for me. I look at this and I think about the fresh picked flowers that Gary brought me out of the blue just yesterday. I am so blessed to have a man in my life that never grows tired of keeping the flame kindled between us. Over and over I hear women complain that after a while, the romance grows cold, that their men just don't treat them the way they once did, that they feel like a trophy on the shelf collecting dust. The key is to find the balance, you don't want them to work so hard for you that they give up, but you don't want to give in to easily either. Saying "I do" doesn't mean that it's over, it means the best is yet to come. Just like this rosebud, it's a process that takes time to blossom!

I'm only a few days into Project 365, but I seem to be having difficulty keeping up already. Today's photo is from opening day. Sister had her first game today! Her team, the Owls, did fabulous today. At one point they were ahead of the other team....and that's saying something, considering the other team was hand-picked by a coach that new who all the all-stars were from the previous season. The girls on our team have little experience playing . I'm so proud of the way they played today! The really were winners in my book (and here, that's the only one that counts!)

Looks Can be Deceiving

Take a close look, do you see the spider lurking under the edge of the flower petal. I am reminded of what a great protector I have in my husband. He has been blessed with the gift of discernment, and he is always having to keep me from getting myself in a mess, and rescue me when I do! I often go head first into a project, and that can be a good thing, but sometimes I don't always see the dangers lurking ahead.

A Place for Me

Okay, so technically this photos wasn't taken today, but it's the one I want to use, and since this is my blog, I can do that! Interesting enough, it's not what's in this photo that speaks to me, but rather what's missing. It's me, I am what's missing.

Today's photo really was a challenge for me. I have a few different shots, but listening for the one that spoke to me took a while. I finally decided on this on because it says a couple things to me. The boot seems to have a bit of nostalgia mixed with modern material. That's how I feel some days. I think of myself as 'old-fashioned' but at the same time, I don't know how I ever lived without internet. In the words of Hannah Montana, "I've got the best of both worlds!" The second thing I am drawn to is the repetition of the buttons. There's just something to be regarded about things that never change. I have spent countless hours trying to break out of the proverbial box, going above and beyond anyone's expectations in many areas of my life. It's been a hard lesson for me to learn that doing something the same way it's always been done isn't always a bad thing. I hope that makes sense. I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store for my challenge.

'breakfast in bed'

So this afternoon, I woke up (I work at night) to 'breakfast in bed'. The kids had biscuits for breakfast, and they used the cookie cutters to shape them. I wake up to find these sitting on my table in my room. I first thought that each one of the kids had made me one...each a little different, but upon further investigation, I learned it was all my son's idea! Way to go buddy, you'll make a fine husband someday.

Keys

Oh the doors they will unlock and the places the will take you. I have decided to begin a daily photo challenge. I hope to take at least one photo a day, no particular subject, but something I feel will help me to appreciate the everyday moments....help me to see them in a different light so to speak. This snapshot of my keyring discloses the places that I frequent the most. I am delighted that not only are the keys to my abode, and my vehicle on this keyring, but more importantly, the key to the church. When I take time to think about this, I am reminded that not only is it a place that I find solace and sanctuary, but others trust me to hold this key.....not a treasure to be taken lightly. So far, this challenge is working as planned.