Remember this? I took this picture at Strawberry Reservoir on Memorial weekend.
Yesterday when I was driving home I decided that I better stop at the same spot again to take some pictures, or I'd never forgive myself. This is the kind of beauty that makes you want to cry. Or be really really glad that you are a photographer. Or really really frustrated that you didn't bring your tripod.
I was driving home from Bountiful after competing in my first triathlon. It was a fun experience to do this with my dad, who is a triathlon addict, and has competed in a few already, and with Jason, Brenda, and especially Aubrey for their first time too. Even more sweet was running across the finish line holding my sister's hand. We didn't stay together most of the time, but we ended up together, climbing out of the pool at the same time. It was a happy ending. :) Aubrey did a great job, and was the 2nd youngest finisher of the race. I was proud of her. She was SO fast on the swimming part! It seemed like she barely got in the pool, and then she was out already!
I've felt so overwhelmed today... feeling like I will never ever catch up. Life just goes by so fast, and it seems like all I can do is hang on for dear life so I don't get trampled. Brandon told me I could have his palm, so I could schedule my life and have it beep at me whenever I need to do something. Yeah. It's that easy. ;)
But you know what? It's okay. How could you look at beauty like this, given to us by our Heavenly Father, and not know that somehow it
will be okay.
He loves me. He loves you. That I know. This weekend was full of really great things... supporting family in doing something challenging... a sweet visit with a family member I've been struggling with that softened my heart and brought a lot of hope, and released a burden that has weighed my heart down for a long time... a stake meeting for the addition of a new stake in the area (which we are in), where we were blessed to hear from so many good men and women, and be uplifted... and more. I don't know why I get overwhelmed when there are so many blessings, but I guess we all do that at times.
And who could be sad when they have a camera and photoshop to play with? ;) What experience has especially blessed you this weekend? I'd love to hear in the comments, if you want to share. :)
Remember this? I took this picture at Strawberry Reservoir on Memorial weekend.
Yesterday when I was driving home I decided that I better stop at the same spot again to take some pictures, or I'd never forgive myself. This is the kind of beauty that makes you want to cry. Or be really really glad that you are a photographer. Or really really frustrated that you didn't bring your tripod.
I was driving home from Bountiful after competing in my first triathlon. It was a fun experience to do this with my dad, who is a triathlon addict, and has competed in a few already, and with Jason, Brenda, and especially Aubrey for their first time too. Even more sweet was running across the finish line holding my sister's hand. We didn't stay together most of the time, but we ended up together, climbing out of the pool at the same time. It was a happy ending. :) Aubrey did a great job, and was the 2nd youngest finisher of the race. I was proud of her. She was SO fast on the swimming part! It seemed like she barely got in the pool, and then she was out already!
I've felt so overwhelmed today... feeling like I will never ever catch up. Life just goes by so fast, and it seems like all I can do is hang on for dear life so I don't get trampled. Brandon told me I could have his palm, so I could schedule my life and have it beep at me whenever I need to do something. Yeah. It's that easy. ;)
But you know what? It's okay. How could you look at beauty like this, given to us by our Heavenly Father, and not know that somehow it will be okay. He loves me. He loves you. That I know. This weekend was full of really great things... supporting family in doing something challenging... a sweet visit with a family member I've been struggling with that softened my heart and brought a lot of hope, and released a burden that has weighed my heart down for a long time... a stake meeting for the addition of a new stake in the area (which we are in), where we were blessed to hear from so many good men and women, and be uplifted... and more. I don't know why I get overwhelmed when there are so many blessings, but I guess we all do that at times.
And who could be sad when they have a camera and photoshop to play with? ;) What experience has especially blessed you this weekend? I'd love to hear in the comments, if you want to share. :)
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How do I feel blessed? Probably by being grumpy. I know that doesn't make a lot of sense, right? Today was exhausting. I was feeling frustrated and cooped up with the kids because we have late church...and I was so tired. TIRED. Whew. And I had a terrible attitude...I really didn't even want to go to church. So I took a nap instead. I did. Terrible, huh? But after that and really thinking about things, I had the chance to read through some talks I had written a while back and some things I wrote really struck me. I just need to think back to those times...a lot more than I do sometimes.
I'll be at church next week. Front row. :) With a better attitude.
Loved your post...and your pictures...and your beautiful words. Thanks for sharing.
I thought it was great crossing the finish line with you, too. That was my favorite part. :) Beautiful pictures, too!
well now, reading your post.;D
It is pictures like this that make me feel like everything is alright. There is so much ugly in this world, but the beauty of nature seems to erase it all. I feel my Savior's love mostly in Nature. I feel like it His way of reminding us that He is in control and He loves us so much. Thank you for sharing these pictures!!
My sentiments are the same when I see the beauty of God's creations (your pictures are incredible). Somehow I am reassured that everything will be okay, for the "waves and winds still know" their Creator. A blessing this weekend was a late night study that renewed me in so many ways... It's comforting to know that He knows just what we need, but we get to choose to seek it.
I been thinking a lot aout this, too. We just spent a week with my in-laws in Mexico and got to experience the tension that the members of the Church are feeling there. They are scared, but they have such strong faith that it was inspiring. We are so blessed by a loving Father that even when things are hard and scary, He takes care of us and brings us through.
Mindy how neat that so many members of your family participated in the triathalon!! I think you ALL are awesome.
You inspire me to do so many things--just wish you still lived my backyard to make me do the things I keep putting off. You are amazing and your photos are awesome.
I also love the beauty of nature! There are too many trees around where I live, so I can't ever get any nice sunset pictures. I LOVE all your pictures! I admire you and your photography!
I had one experience last Friday that has comforted me. I wrote about it on my blog. With my trial of infertility, I always think it's a HUGE blessing to get opportunities to babysit other children. Since I don't have any of my own yet, I know Heavenly Father is helping me and comforting me and telling me everything will be alright when I have these babysitting opportunities. I don't know what I'd do without interaction with babies and small children! That's why I also enjoy my calling as a nursery leader. Kids can be crazy at times, but I love all of them! That is my experience and I thought I'd share. :) Life is good!
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