Friday, April 27, 2007
Can You See God?
Author Unknown
A small boy once approached his slightly older sister with a question about God. "Susie, can anybody ever really see God?" he asked. Busy with other things, Susie curtly replied: "No, of course not silly. God is so far up in heaven that nobody can see him."
Time passed, but his question still lingered so he approached his mom: "Mom, can anybody ever really see God?" "No, not really," she gently said. "God is a spirit and he dwells in our hearts, but we can never really see Him." Somewhat satisfied but still wondering, the youngster went on his way.
Not long afterwards, his saintly old grandfather took the little boy on a fishing trip. They were having a great time together. The sun was beginning to set with unusual splendor and the grandfather stared silently at the exquisite beauty unfolding before them.
On seeing the face of his grandfather reflecting such deep peace and contentment, the little boy thought for a moment and finally spoke hesitatingly: "Granddad, I--I-- wasn't going to ask anybody else, but I wonder if you can tell me the answer to something I've been wondering about a long time. Can anybody - can anybody ever really see God?".
The old man did not even turn his head. A long moment slipped by before he finally answered. "Son," he quietly said. "It's getting so I can't see anything else."
A small boy once approached his slightly older sister with a question about God. "Susie, can anybody ever really see God?" he asked. Busy with other things, Susie curtly replied: "No, of course not silly. God is so far up in heaven that nobody can see him."
Time passed, but his question still lingered so he approached his mom: "Mom, can anybody ever really see God?" "No, not really," she gently said. "God is a spirit and he dwells in our hearts, but we can never really see Him." Somewhat satisfied but still wondering, the youngster went on his way.
Not long afterwards, his saintly old grandfather took the little boy on a fishing trip. They were having a great time together. The sun was beginning to set with unusual splendor and the grandfather stared silently at the exquisite beauty unfolding before them.
On seeing the face of his grandfather reflecting such deep peace and contentment, the little boy thought for a moment and finally spoke hesitatingly: "Granddad, I--I-- wasn't going to ask anybody else, but I wonder if you can tell me the answer to something I've been wondering about a long time. Can anybody - can anybody ever really see God?".
The old man did not even turn his head. A long moment slipped by before he finally answered. "Son," he quietly said. "It's getting so I can't see anything else."
Two Year Olds!
I bet these 2 year olds have never even met! It's Carissa and Christian: two of my favorite people! Why, I've known them all their life----I was their first photographer, their personnally commissioned artist, to capture their coming to the Earth! Since that first encounter, I have photographed both of them several times throughout their lives. I have watched, and continue to share important times in their lives. They aren't the only ones: I have many blessings----you and your family are one also! But, I recently shared a photo session with them and wanted to share my world with you! Enjoy!
What does 50 years of marriage bring?
A closeness that most of us have not yet enjoyed, an understanding about life that only experience can bring. It gives you the wisdom and the patience to know what to worry about and what to let go.... It gives you confidence in our world----despite how distressful it apprears. It gives you a sense of pride as you watch your offspring move forward and create their own history. After 50 years of marrriage, you know, everything will work out....it gives you, a calmness.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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