“One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own.”
John O’Donohue
I was up early this morning, way before sunrise. Made a chai latte after quiet time then drove to Pineridge Natural Area for pre dawn light. It found it unusual to see frost on the grass but almost none on the cars. When I arrived at this spot, I was met with the silence of nature, very little wind, clear skies and cold. Its gift to me is peace, serenity, hearing an unspoken prayer and offering healing of my body and soul. It also holds the promise that today is going to be a good day. Weather app says we could see 50 degrees today. Let’s hope so as there is a feel of spring here.
I am limited to lifting no more than 10 pounds for the next 2 weeks. My backpack with camera and lens weighs about 5 pounds and pretty sure my journal, fountain pens and kindle paperwhite, keep me under the limit. It will be another day to relax, rest and heal. Strange to think this is my 5th day since surgery. Praying you have a wonderful day!
6 Comments
Faye White
First outing since surgery? Congrats! I’m always up before dawn but venturing out? Not I. 😀
Monte Stevens
It’s been a beautiful day here, 54 degrees right now. It was in the low teens when I took this shot so just stepped out of the car, fired off about 10 images and got right back in the car. But I did get a shot that I’m pleased with. Looks to be cold for you tonight. Two blankets!
Mark
While I am amazed medical technology allowed you to do that so soon, I am sure there was a lot of healing just being there.
Monte Stevens
All our technology amazes me and it seems you are way into more of it than I am. Yes, the healing will take time.
Earl
It’s great news that you’re well on your to recovering, Monte. Lovely photo!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl. I seem to have a lot of these images of the predawn light. Drawing more to them than the sunrise images. Healing teaches us patience.