A BRIGHT FUTURE
I awoke this morning to gray skies and freezing temperatures. Â I thought it was a great day to remain indoors and watch the New Year’s day parades and college bowl games.
Then I looked out in my backyard and saw the wonderful scene the newly fallen snow had made. Â I knew I had to venture out, with camera in hand, to explore what nature had provided. Â
Remember, Â just as bright, fresh fallen snow brings beauty to its surroundings, we can choose to make this fresh new day, in a new year, a beginning to a bright future that awaits each of us. Â No matter what your age or your situation, your dreams are achievable. Â Whether you’re five or 105, you have a lifetime ahead of you! Â Take a look below at what I saw through the lens of my camera.
ICE CRYSTALS
“What we feel,think, and do this moment influences
both our present and the future in ways we may
never know. Â Begin. Â Start right where you are.
Consider your possibilities and find inspiration…
to add more meaning and zest to your life.”
Alexander Standard
FRESH FALLEN SNOW
FRESH FALLEN SNOW
FRESH FALLEN SNOW
FOOTSTEPS TO THE FUTURE
The future lies before you like a field of driven snow.
Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.
May God give you eyes to see beauty only the heart can understand.
BE ENCOURAGED! Â BE BLESSED!
Not always easy to go out but look at these marvelous pictures. Thank you and Happy New Year
juditon - January 1, 2013 at 1:39 pm |
Thank you! Happy New Year to you as well.
fgassette - January 1, 2013 at 2:02 pm |
Beautiful shots, hope you didn’t get too cold!
Lucid Gypsy - January 1, 2013 at 2:13 pm |
Thank you. I bundled up well. I was having so much fun I didn’t feel the cold.
fgassette - January 1, 2013 at 2:15 pm |
Most beautiful pictures.
veraersilia - January 1, 2013 at 2:40 pm |
THANK YOU!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
fgassette - January 1, 2013 at 2:42 pm |
Happy New Year my friend!
rumpydog - January 1, 2013 at 3:18 pm |
Such a nice post to start the New Year, Francine. Thank you for this gift.
ChgoJohn - January 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm |
You are so welcome John. Looking forward to your next post.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
fgassette - January 1, 2013 at 3:44 pm |
The future lies before you like a field of driven snow.
Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.
Oh – what a perfectly timed reminder! Beautiful in every way my friend!
Happy New Year to YOU!
Debbie - January 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm |
Love the footsteps ! Nice message to start the New Year Francine
poppytump - January 1, 2013 at 4:35 pm |
Wonderful snowy scenes, Francine. Love the quotes. Thanks for another inspiring post. Hugs.
adinparadise - January 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm |
I am so glad you ventured out
Pride in Photos Photography - January 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm |
How lovely and refreshing! I live in a warmer climate so I would never see anything like this! Thanks, Francine!
Cathy G - January 1, 2013 at 7:42 pm |
You show the beauty of the winter snow Francine. Lovely.
rutheh - January 1, 2013 at 8:15 pm |
Beauty is all around us —————you just must be willing to “look for it” !You do Francine and we are blessed that you show us through the lens of your camera. God bless you
Victoria Scholl - January 2, 2013 at 12:26 am |
Thank you, Victoria. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year with an abundance of blessings. BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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fgassette - January 2, 2013 at 8:32 am |
Fantastic photos. Enjoy the snow for me! And I’m jealous about the college bowl games. Happy New year–I wish you the best!
TBM - January 2, 2013 at 2:08 am |
You are so right Francine. Even in the freezing cold or in freshly fallen snow, the beauty that God continues to create in this world is there for those of us who have eyes to see and a heart to understand! Blessings to you my sister, and Happy New Year!
Rev. Nadine Drayton-Keen - January 2, 2013 at 2:09 am |
francine, that’s wonderful.. it’s true, there is a bright future to all of us, we just need to have a positive outlook on life, to always be happy.
starlight - January 2, 2013 at 5:27 am |
Very inspiring thoughts for the new year! Happy New Year, Francine!
catbirdinoman - January 2, 2013 at 8:56 am |
Thnks for this post.
A very Happy New Year to you and your family.
Love Dina
Dina - January 2, 2013 at 10:51 am |
It is so inspiring to look at the world through your eyes! Thanks Francine
Madhu - January 2, 2013 at 11:06 am |
Beautiful. The snow can make for such incredible photos.
Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat - January 2, 2013 at 11:41 am |
beautifully said!!!! A bright and beautiful 2013 to you!
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marvaseaton - January 2, 2013 at 3:22 pm |
Love the light when there is snow and some sun… beautiful.
talesfromthemotherland - January 2, 2013 at 8:28 pm |
Beautiful pictures! Living in an equatorial region, I am fascinated by snow!
Aarti Garde - January 3, 2013 at 12:57 am |
I wish all you pray for… Glad to reconnect with you this year and thanks for the support.
•.★♥★Happy New Year to You & Yours!★♥★.•
Eliz
eof737 - January 3, 2013 at 2:08 am |