Wednesday, February 22, 2012

There is Always ... ~

room
for growth
how lovely is the silence 
of growing things
author unknown

38 comments:

Janis Van Keuren said...

Through all the silence of these past few months, I pray the Lord is working growth in me. Thank you, Susan, for all of your visits. You have been a great encouragement to me.
Blessings always,
Janis

Kissed-by-the-Wind said...

Amen--I wait in the silence.

Valerie Kamikubo said...

I like how the image spills over onto the mat.

ju-north said...

Lovely! Reminds me of a watchman waiting .... the watchman doesn't do much,but plays an important part. x

Joan Elizabeth said...

I love the photographic treatment on this one.

Anonymous said...

You have outdone yourself here! Have a blessed day, dear friend.

Beth said...

Beautiful plant.
Apt reminder.

rjerdee said...

And we're off to church for the Imposition of Ashes...growing in the dark...

Joyce said...

So.. beautiful and true!! xo

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I really love ferns, all types of ferns, these are lovely. we have 3 different types growing in the back yard.

Kerri Farley said...

~ Wonderful and True ~

Dea Moore said...

There is always...room.

Wolfsrosebud said...

sometimes we just don't think about that... nice... I love your header... did you take the pic

Tracy said...

Open room...open heart... Oh, yes! The tenderness of what's in growth, what's in bloom every inspires... As does your place here, Susan. :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

Reena said...

So agree ... love their silence!

Anonymous said...

This is just stunning! I am loving the peacefulness of your photos lately.

S. Etole said...

Wolfsrosebud ... Yes, I take all of my pictures unless noted otherwise.

dude said...

Always room for growth...thank Father God for that!

Maureen said...

The "silence of growing things" is a lovely poetic line!

Linda said...

What a precious thought Susan. It is somehow appropriate that the author is unknown.
It is good to have you back.

Ruth Hiebert said...

I love what you have done with this picture. It is an image worthy of display.
Yes,we all need to grow in our daily life.

Anonymous said...

yes, that slow, barely-detectable, change, that can move mountains.

Anonymous said...

or... take over a house, if it's wild oregon blackberry vines.

Anna said...

Hi Susan,
And good thing....if only at a snail's pace :)
Lovely image! I esp. like when an everyday object is made amazing. You have done that!
Hope the rest of your week is great.

caryjo said...

I always enjoy watching the fern. It's lovely in your room and I love the stand, too. The photo makes me feel "at home".

Vicky said...

Such a good reflection today. I hope you are resting well. I sense such calm and peace in your pictures and have no doubt rest has suited you well.

joyce said...

I was just saying that to my son the other day, he's had his drivers licence now for about 4 months and thinks he's a perfect driver, I was telling him that there is always more to learn for everyone.

Louise Gallagher said...

What a beautiful statement -- to hear the silence between each moment of growth.

Nancy said...

God has promised to never leave us as we are so thank goodness He is in the business of changing and growing us all the time.....

Unknown said...

So true.. what a great photo..

Hugs, Linda

Christine said...

I praise God for humbling us and reminding us of this...always room for growth. He is faithful to keep working in us. Every visit here is peaceful. Thank you!

Jennifer Richardson said...

oh how I love that quote
and the graceful fronds
of growing fern.
peaceful sigh,
Jennifer

Claudia said...

very true, always room until our last breath! really like the frame treatment, at first I thought it was a beveled edge mirror :)

Laura said...

:) Yes, there is! Lovely, Susan.

Anonymous said...

Mmmm... indeed. Right before our eyes yet we can't see it. :)
xo Catherine

Glenda said...

"In quietness and confidence shall be your strength."

Anonymous said...

It's so nice to have you back with your wonderful photos and thoughtful quotations, Susan. "... the silence of growing things" draws me out into our garden and woods on many occasions. :)

Lori Heyd said...

I personally have heard plants grow....A Holy thing. This picture puts me in mind of a Grand Art Deco ballroom somehow....Lori