Picking a favorite photo from the whole year was no easy task I tell ya. There were scads from the beach. Happy, homeschool photos of siblings reading to each other. The true smile of my eldest son – frequent but so very hard to capture with the camera. The one of my youngest girl, on her birthday, arms outstretched in front of the aquarium glass – with the beluga whale swimming above her.
It was fun to look over them all. But, finally, I settled on this one. The one I gave to my aunt for Christmas just yesterday. Taken at her mountain home.
Because, to me, it means peace. Morning quiet time. That coffee mug on the rail.
In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength… Isaiah 30:15
And that’s what I’m aiming to do this week. This week when my husband is home with us. I’m getting up early, while the rest of the house is still quiet. I’m doing a little planning for January back-to-school. Just about half an hour a day. Reassessing. Adjusting. Tweaking. And I’m already excited about what that quiet time is producing.
“We should make plans – counting on God to direct us.” Proverbs 16:9
Plus, that photo just makes be want to let out a sigh. A long, relaxing sigh. Thanks to my friends, Sam at Sam’s Noggin and Rachel, at Finding Joy, for the favorite photo prompt.
Sam @ Sam's Noggin says
December 27, 2011 at 8:09 AMI love it Tricia! I would love to spend just a few minutes there-it is stunning! I am doing planning as well, btw. Thanks for joining us!
Jamie @ See Jamie Blog says
December 27, 2011 at 8:43 AMI remember this one from when you first posted it. LOVE it. Totally feel like I’m there. 🙂
Phyllis at All Things Beautiful says
December 27, 2011 at 8:43 AMThat is a wonderful photo. A lovely one to represent the year.
Rachel @ finding joy says
December 27, 2011 at 8:48 AMI absolutely love this picture — for so many reasons — beautiful {gorgeous} view, peaceful, and then the coffee mug. Could it get any better?
Thanks for your kind comments, Tricia, and for linking up.
Blessings to you, my friend!
Rachel
Hodgepodgemom says
December 27, 2011 at 8:54 AMThank you ladies! I must add that this was back in May – right after we finished our school year. So it was also a start to summer vacation feeling. A gorgeous spot. And looking at it I can almost imagine being there!
Jessica @Mother of Action says
December 27, 2011 at 10:09 AMWow!! That is breathtaking and seems so calm. I would love to see that every morning….coffee and bible in hand. Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you for sharing such a wonderful photo!! 🙂
Alicia says
December 27, 2011 at 10:20 AMWhat a beautiful photograph! Just looking at it makes me feel peaceful.
Happy New Year! Wishing you the best in 2012.
Alicia