Friday, March 14, 2008

Sky Watch Friday - March 14th

I'm really not a morning person, but awakening to this wondrous view is definitely worth showing up early to the day. It reminds me of the beautiful hymn, "When Morning Gilds the Skies" and gives me reason to believe that all is well.

And a story comes to mind that I once read: One morning a woman waited at a bus stop where a group had gathered in the pouring rain. Amongst the miserable group was one man, smiling and cheerful despite his place in the cold, gray rain. When she asked him why he was so happy, he looked at her and said, "I ain't never lived this day before!"

So gilded or not... rain or no... go forth and greet the new day that awaits.
Because in the words of the wise, "Ain't none of us ever lived it before!"

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

I guess I'll have to stop being a lazy one ... well, I already get up round seven ... but I guess that isn´t enough ...

Anonymous said...

Amen to the beautiful sunrise and the great words of encouragement...
Carpe Diem...

Tom said...

Hi Lori
Just read your commen, I an sorry to hear you have not felt to well..
This is a great picture and your story is so true... I sometimes feel a bit down and depressed then I notice the smallest thing and my day and mood brightens up... not always but most times ;O)

imac said...

Beautiful colours for sky watch

come and see mine:)

KOSTAS said...

Splendid blog, with marvellously posts, beautiful photographs and very well comments!

Daniel J Santos said...

One excellent post, well done.

Yolanda said...

I love this shot. Very well captured.

Craver Vii said...

The picture is gorgeous, but I also really liked those words of encouragement! Blessings, Friend.

Coy Hill said...

A glorious capture! Well done Lori.

I'm glad to see that you have joined SkyWatch.

EG CameraGirl said...

Well worth getting up early to see!

Andrea said...

Wow, gorgeous colors in the sky

DigitalShutterMania said...

Wonderful sky watch. I am always wake up early because I can capture the stunning shot from the sky in early morning : )

marcia@joyismygoal said...

It does make it nice to get up to

Pernille said...

Just beautiful and a perfect Sky Watch photo:)
Have a nice weekend:)

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Sky of our dreams!!

Luiz

Lilli & Nevada said...

Now that is a beautiful sky to wake up too, i don't think i have ever seen those yellow colors in our skies, they are so pretty. Pays to get up early huh?
Hope you get to feeling better soon

Rune Eide said...

Nice colours

Randi said...

Yellow and sunny sky....it looks like summertime where you live.

Here wee has some snow yet:))

Have a nice weekend

Jeni said...

I came by yesterday at David's suggestion and read your "Post of the Day." I was so impressed I spent a lot of my morning then reading other posts of yours and added your to my reader. Your writing is just beautiful! I don't want to miss any of your posts now!

Anonymous said...

This is very pretty.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Sky Watch picture..
I love your cat picture as well.

A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.
- Paul Dudley White

DeeMom said...

"When Morning Gilds the Skies" perfect with your photo

Daryl said...

Good point!

Today its going to be 50 .. overcast but no rain!

Carole said...

Wonderful picture and wonderful story.

irish daisies said...

amazing colors! love the one with the cat too!!!

sonia a. mascaro said...

Amazing! Just great!

Petunia said...

WOW! This is a great shot:D

Angie said...

A beautiful photo.Wise words if we could just keep them in mind.

Mellissa said...

Wonderful post - as always. Your writing is so thoughtful and soul touching.

I hope you are well. I have missed you Lori!

xoxo,
Ladybug

Happyone said...

Wow, those colors are fantastic.

fotoface said...

this is a stunning skyscape
beautiful

John-Michael said...

Your "gives me reason to believe that all is well", combined with that magnificent image, had one of my favorites "It Is Well With My Soul" playing in my mind. Very nice ... thank you!

david mcmahon said...

Beautiful picture, beautiful words.

And isn;t it funny that you just left a comment on my blog asking how I always manage to co-ordinate decent pictures and words? !!!

You've just done exactly the same thing, Lori!

Misty DawnS said...

Oh WOW! You've convinced me that I need to get up earlier......well, almost - I really am not a morning person hehe. So, I think I'll stick with the sunsets. But, this photo is absolutely gorgeous!