Skywatch #3

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I thank my God every time I remember you
Phil.1:3

Last Sunday was one of those perfect days. It started with a great service at church and then I cooked lunch for my parents and two Stevens. Actually a Steven and a Stephen. One aged 7 and one aged...well er...I'll get in trouble if I give that one away! After a lazy lunch and cuppa we went for a walk. The sky was clear and the air crisp. We saw a myriad of plane trails filling the blue sky. By the time we finished our walk the sky put on another display for us. I am very blessed with friends and family and I thank God every time I remember them. Sometimes it's hard being single and living alone but He has provided so wonderfully for me in every way. Thank you Lord.

Comments

Suz. said…
Thanks to God for perfect days and respite and community and refreshment. Have a wonderful day!
1 February 2008 at 13:50
Rune Eide said…
We have even seen the sun over here for a couple of hours!
1 February 2008 at 14:25
Daryl said…
Such a unique perspective ..
1 February 2008 at 14:49
Tom said…
What a glow, it's warming just looking at it.
1 February 2008 at 15:04
dot said…
What a nice post! Love your picture too.
Good friends and family are surely a gift from God.
1 February 2008 at 15:23
SandyCarlson said…
What an exactly perfect Sunday. This is a marvelous photo, too. God bless.
1 February 2008 at 15:56
Misty DawnS said…
A stunning photo to top off a fantastic day! Wonderful!
1 February 2008 at 15:58
Photo Cache said…
One of my goals (not resolutions because I dont do that) for 2008 is to pray, more and often, and I believe your blog will help/remind me to accomplish that.

Pity you closed shop on your photoblog.

Have a blessed 2008.
1 February 2008 at 17:09
Marie said…
Stunning sunset!

Have a nice weekend!
1 February 2008 at 17:24
Happyone said…
A beautiful sunset - God is quite an artist. :-)
1 February 2008 at 18:38
Angie said…
Sounds like a wonderful day. Mike, I feel like we are a part of the same family. Suppose we are in the family of God. Blessings, Angie
1 February 2008 at 18:45
Gudl said…
It looks like the sun is covered with an upside-down umbrella.
Nice shot.
You have the right attitude towards being single. ...
we all have our cross to bear. sometimes it is not easy being married ;-)
1 February 2008 at 22:11
Kahshe Cottager said…
A beautiful golden sky!
1 February 2008 at 22:40
Anonymous said…
I wonder how old the other Stephen is?!
1 February 2008 at 22:46
LAUREN at Faith Fuel said…
A "cuppa"- that's what we're missing here in the states! We need more time chatting with friends, talking heart to heart over a cup of tea. It's good for the soul, isn't it?!
2 February 2008 at 01:03
Anonymous said…
Wonderful capture!
Nice warm glow!

Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex
2 February 2008 at 01:28
Andrea said…
Perfect sky watch picture.
Sounds like a perfect Sunday too.
2 February 2008 at 04:36
Lilli & Nevada said…
that is so beautiful and the shadow looks like there is a part of a crown, so he puts all this beauty out for us to see
2 February 2008 at 04:56
Andree said…
I love the flare of light about the sun. It certainly gives one hope, doesn't it? My Skywatch is here. Thank you.
2 February 2008 at 05:19
Paulie said…
What a positive post and a beautiful photo to accompany it. I know it's past Friday where you live but come see my birds if you get a chance. Still Friday here!
2 February 2008 at 06:52
Sharon said…
Sounds like a truly beautiful day, with a beautiful sunset to top it off :)
2 February 2008 at 07:57
Anonymous said…
Dear Mike.

You describe your day and your family with such beauty. Blessings sines through.

Some days I am longing to live alone, life is always so busy around me, but of course I know I could never live without my family.
2 February 2008 at 13:45
Amrita said…
Lovely photo Mike.
we single people need extra color in our lives don 't we.
i love being with family and friends.This evening went to a mall with my Pastor 's family and their friends, it was a good time.
2 February 2008 at 16:52
Anonymous said…
Lovely photo.... lovely Scripture.

Thanks.
2 February 2008 at 17:59
Linda said…
What a wonderful day to spend the day the the Lord and your family and friends. And a beautiful sunset to end the day. Very pretty.
God Bless!
3 February 2008 at 00:17
michaelonbass said…
Another remarkable photo! The shape next to the sun is very interesting...almost like half a second one shadowing it or something, or maybe it is growing wings...don't know how to describe it, but it sure is interesting looking.

After looking for a minute or two, it occurred to me that the rays at the bottom look like a road leading up over the trees to the sun. Pretty neat stuff!

You're never alone with the Lord by your side, brother. And with brothers and sisters across the earth too.

Skywatch days are still some of my favorites ;-)

Peace!
3 February 2008 at 03:56
michaelonbass said…
I just showed the picture to Jennifer...she says it looks like the sun is reflecting off the moon. I'm thinking she may be right after looking at it some more...is that right? Regardless, beautiful pic!
3 February 2008 at 04:01
Susan said…
Thanks for sharing that beautiful sunset.
Susan
3 February 2008 at 04:59
Lance said…
Your words renew my faith.
Blessings,
Lance
www.lancessoulsearching.com
3 February 2008 at 06:45
J. Andrew Lockhart said…
I'm glad you got the photo -- it adds so much to the already wonderful post. Thank you.
have a great Sunday!
3 February 2008 at 06:47
Wanda said…
Oh Mike, it reminds me of that old Hymn...."Some Golden Daybreak"

LOL :)
3 February 2008 at 08:01
FO - 2 said…
Beautiful photo Mike and a very nice quotation from the Bible. :)
3 February 2008 at 08:59
Shosannah said…
This was lovley Mike.
God reveals himself in these lovley simple moments. In those around us who we love, in our giving, in our wonderment at his creation.
And in the sharing of your faith through your words and pictures he reveals himself to.
Have a wonderful weekend:0)
3 February 2008 at 10:15
imac said…
Cor Mike looks warm enuff to do toast on.great photo.
3 February 2008 at 19:46
zakscloset said…
that really sounds like a perfect sunday you had. wish i saw that sky. looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!
3 February 2008 at 23:30
TMM said…
Remarkable photo!

Sid
4 February 2008 at 07:05
Debbie365 said…
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6 February 2008 at 04:07
Debbie365 said…
That is so true. We lived 3 or 4 hours away from our families for several years. We did have each other, and our girls, but it was surely hard being on one end of the phone line, and hearing the laughter of parents and siblings and not being part of it. I am thankful to be back in the same town again.
6 February 2008 at 04:09
IJ Hanna Lucky said…
Mike am so Happy for you

Godbless
8 February 2008 at 00:18
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