We are spending more time outdoors as I have gone back to work and today like yesterday I am raking up fallen leaves and cones. I enjoy being outside but it's the silence I love the most interspersed with the natural sounds. There are the usual calls of bald eagles and ravens. Then I hear a song sparrow singing and a bee buzzes by. A small flock of geese pass overhead and I pause to look up. Their heavy wingbeats seem to brush the tops of the Douglas firs towering above us. Did their feet touch the needle tips? Suddenly they are gone and the moment is over. The northwesterly breeze picks up and I hear the ocean on the shore. The sun tries to come out and in the lazy streaming smoke filled light I take this picture. It all seems sublime and I am a part of it. The earth is drier than usual for this time of the year. The fire that I light burns very well as the cones, leaves and sticks are partially dry. I rake the fire together and it hiss's and sputter's. Nature has taught me to enjoy the beauty in each moment.
Your word picture is every bit as beautiful as your photo, Ronda. I grew up in the mountains of PA and it was a lonesome (but not lonely) kind of life, also. I grew up spending a lot of time in the woods with my father. Your daughter is lucky to grow up like that with you. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. It sounds like you grew up in an amazing place. I can't imagine not living in the country. There are just so many benefits. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteBald eagles? Amazing! I have seen a few up close, as we live near a wildlife sanctuary where they rehabilitate injured birds. They were the most magnificent animals, I can totally see why they were chosen to represent our country. The closest we get in our neighborhood is a few sparrows and the occasional hawk!
ReplyDeleteIt must be neat to live near a wildlife sanctuary. When we were in town my daughter and I looked at pictures of one in canadian geographic at the public library. The eagles are here because of the fish. Thanks for sharing. Ronda
DeleteYou sound like you are very contented, Ronda. What a beautiful place to live and raise your daughter. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura. Yes I am content. Thank you for dropping by.
DeleteAmazing picture and your thoughts that you shared Ronda! Such contentment to be outdoors and enjoying the beauty the Lord has created in every creature and living thing around us! I don't know that there is a place where you can be any more content than outdoors enjoying the handiwork of our Creator!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs to you today :)
Thank you. I am glad you like the picture. Yes I like to be outside. God has given us lots to look at in nature. Sending hugs your way.
DeleteAbsolutely. Nature knows so much more about our souls than we do. That is perfect medicine, perfect therapy, daily maintenance to listen to the birds and watch the sun slowly pass giving us the illusion that it is passing us....but while we are passing around it, we again are left to wonder. Have yourself a perfect day. Anita
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