There is a bank of trees that serves as a lovely, far-off backdrop for me every time I look out my western-facing front windows or step out my front door. These background trees are a treat in all seasons, just doing what trees do. But they are always especially beautiful as the sun comes up in the morning . . . when they reflect the sunrise.
And so it was Saturday morning, as I stood at my window . . . sipping my coffee and catching this fire-in-the-sky moment.
It never photographs very well or looks terribly impressive in my photos . . . because the expanse of trees is so broad and they’re so far off in the distance that it’s hard to find the just-right vista for a photo. But, trust me, it is absolutely stunning for a few minutes as the sun rises.
I know these days are hard, my friends.
I am going to be here this week to remind you to . . . hold fast.
Because it’s what we do.
Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.— Maya Angelou
Beautiful picture and the perfect quote for today.
Thank you, Kym. My husband’s favorite saying to me almost daily. Hold fast, it’s the least and the most of what we can do.
Something I learned from Becky (above) is “Endeavor to persevere” from The Outlaw Josey Wales. I will be holding fast and endeavoring to persevere through the next couple weeks.
Thank you, Kym. For this post and for being here.
Your posts are a balm amidst the news of the day.
I have a bank of trees like that in the distance that lights up with the sunset, and yeah, so hard to capture. You did a great job, though, because that’s a great photo… it’s easy to imagine how stunning it would be in person.
I think of it as girding my loins. 🙂
Thank you, Kym, for this much needed post.
Thank you for this glorious photo and for your comforting words.
Exactly what we need -thank-you. <3
what a stunning view – and perfect words. Thank you!
Beautiful.
Excellent reminder! Thank you! XO
That’s gorgeous. It can def be tricky to try and capture some of the stunning vistas we see in a photo but by showing some of it we get an idea of how awesome it must be to see all of it. Thank you.
What a beautiful glimpse of sunrise from your point of view. Yes, in my mind I think, “hold fast to what is good.”