Friday, April 19, 2013

Reflecting ~

April 19, 2011
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"Our thoughts are quieter than rivers,
 Our loves are simpler than the trees,
 Our prayers deeper than the sea."
 Thomas Merton
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the ice hasn't gone
 off of the lakes
 yet this year
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Ecclesiastes 3:1
 

26 comments:

Ruth Hiebert said...

Lovely picture.Seems that winter is slow to leave us this year.

Ginny Hartzler said...

A very nice reflection! I had a few of Thomas Merton's books, he was a monk.

Linda P said...

Reflecting on the beautiful image and
Merton's words. Blessings are you wait for the warmer days of Spring.

Breathtaking said...

A season for all things, resonates with me, as does the words of T. Merton.Hope you have warmer weather
soon:)

MadSnapper n Beau said...

i quote that verse several times a week, to everything there is a season, it is so true in all of life

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. Wishing you a blessed weekend.

Claudia said...

This winter is like a hoola hoop....there's just no end to it :( icy lakes here in the twin cities too, thankful for a bit of sunshine distraction for today!

Glynn said...

Coming here is drinking cool water on a hot, dry day.

Valerie Kamikubo said...

Soon, Callie will start loosing her winter fur, if she hasn't already.

Nancy said...

What a beautiful reflection of the tree in the river.....Much like you it reflects the beauty of its maker....

Maureen said...

Such a beautiful reflection, Susan.

Anita Johnson said...

Our winter is hanging on too...

Lisa Gordon said...

Beautiful, Susan!

Beth said...

Beautiful photo and quote. We had a bit of spring with a touch of summer temps, but now the weather is teasing us with sunshine yet chilling us if we go out without a proper coat (I just walked my son's dog out in our side yard and was not adequately dressed for the weather--we are granddog sitting.)

Susan Cowger said...

Waiting IS like seeing a reflection. The pause waiting for it to clear…

Spring is the longest season.

Joan Elizabeth said...

Waiting, waiting ... but I am in no hurry for winter :-)

Susan said...

Beautiful reflections, picture and quote.

Linda said...

Such a beautiful quote Susan - and of course, the photo...
We are having a lovely spring here this year. It's a gift. Usually we go from winter (such as it is in Texas) to blazing hot summer days. I am thankful for these beautiful days and cold nights. I'll try sending them on to you!

Jennifer Richardson said...

i love visiting your tender place
...touches my heart every single time and I leave refreshed.
thank you,
Jennifer

Mari said...

Beautiful reflection!

Gayle said...

So peaceful...

Tracy said...

BEAUTIFUL image, Susan... And it looks a bit like here too. We were at a nearby lake this past weekend--still icy. But I have crocuses in bloom today finally. ;o) Dear Thomas Merton... I love his writings. Happy Day ((HUGS))

Anonymous said...

That reflections is wonderful!
Wishing you a happy week!
xo Catherine

Leslie said...

You've had a long wait for spring...

SimplyDarlene said...

we're still rollicking about with frost most mornings...

who is this Thomas Merton - a poet?

blessings.

caryjo said...

I like that! Good place, good time.