Sunday, October 9, 2011

Stopping to Smell the Roses

"How handsome you are, my lover! Oh, how charming!" (Song of Songs 1:16)
     The sun is shining; the sky is blue; and it's 81 degrees!
     I couldn't imagine letting this weekend whiz by without enjoying the last of the beautiful, Indian summer weather. So I asked my husband if he'd like to go to the park, eat lunch picnic style and indulge in some picture taking. He said yes, so we headed out with my camera and tripod in tow.
     We needed to spend some time together. For a week I kept saying we should plan a weekend getaway, just the two of us so we can relax and have some fun. You see, we've been working really hard on our jobs. And while having a job these days is truly a blessing, we've been stressed, exhausted and just going through the motions of life just to survive. I felt like it was taking a toll, so I insisted we carve out some time together and stop to smell the roses. When we got to the park, we ate our lunch; I assembled my tripod with my husband's help, and set the timer on my camera to take some pics. I hurried to get into the frame before the camera snapped the picture. I did this several times until I got the perfect shot. Thank you Mike for being so patient. I think this shot came out pretty good, don't you?
     Afterward, we walked along one of the trails. As the sun beamed down on us, I took some photos of the beautiful fall leaves. Great exercise but boy was it hot. I looked for the deer who usually graze on the sides of the roads in abundance, but for some reason they weren't out today. Nonetheless, we had a great afternoon together. Something all married couples need to do — and often. To relax, talk, laugh, get reacquainted, stop and smell the roses and enjoy all that God has blessed them with.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful day you have made. May we all rejoice and be glad in it. In His name I pray, Amen!

* This post is linked to Spiritual Sundays and Brag on God Friday.

10 comments:

  1. Amen.

    The pictures are beautiful! Both of them. Thanks for sharing the lovely day.

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  2. Gorgeous pictures! And a great reminder that we're overdue for a kid-free getaway as well. So glad you enjoyed yours.

    Found you @ Spiritual Sundays (I'm #60!)

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  3. here from SS. wishing you a great week...the same as your beautiful carefree day.

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  4. Hi Judith -

    Precious prayer- thank you.

    Glad you were able to spend time together.
    It is vitally important. Glad you are still photo snapping. It's in you to do and you do it well, lady!

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  5. You are a thankful soul. I identify with your appreciation of the beautiful weather. I was so enamoured with the blue sky I took several pictures so I could look at them in the winter when the sky is gray. I too identify with inviting your husband to share in the beautiful world. I invited my husband this weekend to go through a corn maze with me. We loved it. God bless you as you continue on with a grateful heart.

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  6. Sounds like the perfect day to me. I'm glad you could get away and you have these terrific pictures to remember it by. Thank you for sharing your day and your pictures with us.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  7. Beautiful post and reminder.. stopping to smell the roses in life :) Wonderful pictures!

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  8. Beautiful photos...you are a handsome couple and I'm glad you both were able to have that enjoyable time together Judy!

    Much love and blessings to you!!!

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  9. Hello my friend! I wish a fantastic Sunday for you, with very smiles and peace! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro/Brasil.

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  10. Hi Judith -

    I have a praise report. Please read my most recent blog post - done today, Tuesday October 25, 2011.

    LIONS SHARE MAJESTY at www.lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com

    Thank you, Judith

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