07/08/08

My pictures from today are of a piano. This is a piano I have wanted to photograph for about a year now and I finally got the chance today. This is an old piano which has always been beautiful to me.

In the first picture you see edges that have been worn with use. I am sure many hands have touched this piano and brought it to life. For now, there is a family with four girls who love this piano and give it life. The edges only show character. I remember the day well when this piano was delivered. I have a picture of Mikayla around 2 years old sitting at this piano and smiling. I have finally had my chance to capture the essence of this beautiful instrument.

We were blessed to see our friends the Halls today. This is where I photographed the piano. They have been dear friends for years and, even though we don't get to see each other often, they are so special to our hearts and when we finally do see each other it is like we have never parted. I always find spiritual uplifting when we are there. There is a bond between us that is so special. It was a great day.

On the way home I was hearing a song on the radio that talks about "Make a Memory"... it is actually a favorite one of mine simply for the line that states the above. I want to take each day and see it as a way to make a memory. The memory may involve my family or only myself but I want to capture as much of what the Lord gives me each day.

During the summer I am able to absorb more of those memories and it brings me great joy. I love the slower pace of life and the time to sit back and soak in what I am seeing or learning from what is around me. Again, goes back to what I said the other night about "be still and know that I am God." Here are a few of my memories of my summer so far... they are in no particular order:

reading my Bible quietly

laughs

walks with my children/family

reading to my children

watching my children play

experiencing a view from a mountaintop that will take your breath away

being close to my husband

spending too much money at a gem place (HA!...)

giggles

reading

quietness

crickets

grasshoppers

rain falling slowly

the sound of thunder

tree frogs

time with friends

imaginations

going to the park

tractors

horses

bunnies

butterflies

cows

cheeseburgers

homemade ice cream

watching God's Creation work

My list could go on but these are some that have stood out to me so far. Making a memory... that is an important part of life.

I so enjoyed the memory I made today with our friends. I cherish all of my memories....