This past year, one of the many changes I have had to face was the shift change with work. For seven years I had worked mostly second shift at the airport. It hadn't occurred to me that I was missing out on one of the most beautiful and also simplest daily pleasures in life. I was either working late or sleeping in.
Now with my new job, I totally get to splurge and not feel guilty for over indulging.
At about 7:15 AM every weekday morning I make my journey east to Dayton for work. That's right! I am talking about the sunrise! I have really gotten to love this time of day in the car. Some days I am absolutely in awe at how beautiful it is. I only hope that everyone speeding past me are seeing what I see. ( I assure you that I am a totally safe driver while I drive in my state of awe).
While I was driving home today, I noticed at how beautiful the sunset was. I began to drive a little faster, hoping to get home in time to get some pictures before it went down. I'm pretty sure Jonathan thought I was crazy when I got home and ran through the house looking for the camera. Unfortunately, by the time I got outside it was too late.
Last summer, Jonathan and I had gotten into a habit of taking an evening walk about the time the sun was setting. If we were sitting in the house, the sun would set right in front of our living room window. In our little country house, we got a million dollar view, every night. Jonathan frequently heard me saying "oo oo come out here babe! check it out! Quick"
The picture posted was a picture taken last fall from our house just after a thunderstorm. We had a fast, hard hitting storm that came through. The storm moved out just in time for a clearing sunset. The picture doesn't even come close to describing what we saw that night. It was somewhat erie with the storm that just came through but absolutely breathtaking as the clouds slowly passed over.
I hope that others get the chance to see what I see and enjoy every minute of it. It seems hard to believe something so simple and FREE can bring such joy to our lives. I can't imagine science creating something so beautiful. I think God has created these perfect sunrises and sunsets to remind us exactly who is running the show. Something to slow us down, give us a time of reflection and a time for thanks.
2 comments:
He is an Awesome Artist that is for sure. Sunrises over the ocean are beautiful too. Last summer, I was out on the deck over Myrtle Beach and simply sat in awe of the moon shining over the water. And to think, it all just "occurred" after the big bang....riiiighhht!
Yes..it is a simple pleasure which I personally enjoy, too here in Arizona...remember those in Sedona and the Grand Canyon? Awesome
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