Jan 29 2010

Lewis Thought for The Day

Filed under: A Present Peace, Memories

If we discover a desire within us that nothing in this world can satisfy, . . . we should begin to wonder if perhaps we were created for another world. —C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity

Jan 27 2010

Can You Hear the Silence?

Filed under: A Present Peace

I don’t know if I have ever been a place of deeper solitude than this. Silence surrounded me, and I was sure if only for a moment, I was the only person on the face of this earth.

Dec 30 2009

Sweet Sunset

Filed under: A Present Peace, Fall and Winter in the Mountains, Holidays 09

All day long, we had been singing “Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go.” Then we turned a corner and saw this scene and suddenly we felt as though we had reached a very warm destination—a destination as warm and welcoming as any grandma’s house.

Dec 30 2009

Just Beautiful!

Filed under: A Present Peace, Fall and Winter in the Mountains, Holidays 09

A late afternoon drive beside the Allegheny River led to this photo. The snow had stopped, but there is more on the way. I’m almost ready to return to Cocoa Joy and warmer weather. I talked with her trainer at Dog School 101 today and learned that she is being quite the big sister to Chip—protecting him and not allowing a pushing Yorkie to control his every step! Precious. Oh, I need a dog hug!!

Dec 30 2009

Port Huron Lighthouse

Filed under: A Present Peace, Holidays 09, The Company of Friends

I took this photo last week before the snow “hit.” It could have been taken on a spring day. But with the wind and the “chill-factor,” it was far from that!