An early rise gave way to see beauty unfold

The walk to the lake is peaceful and, at the same time, full of life. Spider webs with dew on the silk, hanging like an ornament. Leaves rustling and dancing in the wind. Birds chirping in the trees, calling out to one another. 

The lake is as peaceful as ever. Watching in silence as the sun disappears behind a bank of fog. Slowly, it closes in on the land , slipping further along until it covers the entire lake. 

Waiting patiently for it to move again.

Nothing. 

Tranquility remains.

 That is until a powerboat speeds into the fog, slows, disappearing, until it is consumed. 

Even if just for a moment life would be still, to enjoy all that is around. To take in life, to be full of life. To see and breath peace until you overflow. 

In the silence and peace I hear “my portion is enough for you” echoed among the wind.   

Honey listens carefully too. 

Watching silently. 

For the bird. Or the squirrel. To give way of its whereabouts.

 Ears perked. Legs braced. She watches. Listens. And is surrounded by peace. 

“be still and know that I am God” 

What a Wonderful World

I see trees of green

Red roses too

Squirrel!!!! 

opps...

I see them bloom 

For me and you 

I think to myself "what a wonderful world"

*listening to What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong while editing these photos

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Whose woods these are I think I know.   
His house is in the village though;   
He will not see me stopping here   
To watch his woods fill up with snow.   

My little horse must think it queer   
To stop without a farmhouse near   
Between the woods and frozen lake   
The darkest evening of the year.   

He gives his harness bells a shake   
To ask if there is some mistake.   
The only other sound’s the sweep   
Of easy wind and downy flake.   

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,   
But I have promises to keep,

   
And miles to go before I sleep,   

And miles to go before I sleep.

~Robert Frost 

The Year Ahead

With the start of another year and a change in plans I am determined to make the most of every day, seeking peace and spreading joy. 

The team of Canadians and Australians are together and preparing for the year of ministry ahead. As a result of timing challenges I am not joining in on this adventure. I am thrilled to still be able to pray for this ministry as they seek to develop young Christian leaders and stand up for faith in an environment that is hostile to the thought of a God who is supreme. 

After searching for what I was to do I found that it's not about the place or the actions alone, but bringing glory to the one true God. He will never change. He is always the same, now and forever. God loves us for who we are and not what we have done or will do. His desire is to see us love him, not holding anything back. 

With that being said, I have redirected my path and will let you know more at a later date as God reveals more of His glorious plan to me!

For now, here are a few photos for you to enjoy!