Beach Sky Beauty

In January I visited Gleneden Beach in Oregon.  The weather was glorious.  Above is a triangle cloud I captured, lingering over the ocean.

It hung over the sea for the longest time.  I stayed until the cloud turned into a fat little man who seemed to wave when I smiled at him.

The Love of My Life

 

Early Thursday morning, October 30th, I lost the love of my life.

I know lots of people are not comfortable with the loss of a loved one and the story of what happened.  However, my husband left in such a beautiful way, I wanted to share it with you.  If you are uncomfortable with reading this account--I truly, deeply understand.  ((HUGS))

I knew something was wrong and I felt uneasy, so Toez the Polydactyl Cat and I sat beside him, as he slept in his big chair.  Suddenly he clutched the top part of his chest and said he was in awful pain.  A moment later, his eyes grew large, and he gasped as though he saw something indescribably wonderful.

I called 911, and I performed  CPR until the ambulance came.  Our dear children were able to arrive before he left for the hospital, and we were together there when he flew away to heaven.

As we were hugging and kissing him goodbye, telling him what a wonderful Husband and Father he was and how much we loved him--to be at peace and to not worry about us, the walls of the emergency room were lined with the people who had fought so hard to save him.  We told him he had done a great job and we sang his favorite songs and held him as long as we could.  Those wonderful people surrounded us....their heads bowed, hands folded, many with tears running down their faces.  After a time, they trickled from the room--but stayed close by in the hallway.

As we were getting ready to leave, the head RN came in and said, "We see a lot of these, but it is rare to find a family handle this moment with such great rare beauty, love and dignity."  Then he gave us his card and said, "If you need anything let us know."

I have been married to Alan for 31 wonderful years.   This wonderful man was the love of my life.

I want to share something beautiful that happened to me early Saturday morning. As I lay trying to sleep, a small sweet breeze slid across my face...and then his dear lips pressed against mine.  My husband kissed me goodbye.

Alan was a servant of God and He loved people. He wanted everyone to know God loved them too, and so I am passing his message on to you--God loves you.  He longs to know you, God wants to share His son and the world He created for you--in a whole different way than you've ever known.

My precious friends--many of you, who have suffered terrible pain and loss--may God bless you with joy--even in the midst of great sorrow.

Sky Sketch

To me, it looks like someone took a huge piece of chalk and sketched this angled pattern into the sky overhead. 

Have a lovely day!

Kitten or Puppy?

This cloud could be so many things.  It is a definite circle, with what looks like a tail off to the left.  But if you look closely, I can see a darling little face with two eyes...it could be a puppy, or a kitten, I think.

What do you think?

A Robin in a Long-Sided Tree Hexagon

I was climbing around the hills near The Dalles, along the Columbia Gorge with my sister-in-law, niece and nephew.  What a beautiful place!  I took so many wonderful pictures.  But this is one of my favorites.

I adore this photo--It was perfect timing when that little robin landed at the bottom of what looks like a six-sided configuration in the tree.  It was just perfect.  I looked it up--one might call this an imperfect long-sided Hexagon. 

Have a lovely weekend, dear Friends.

Harvest Moon -Skywatch Friday

Last night was the full moon.  Here you see my shot of the moon cradled by the leaves of the trees. 

Not only is it full, but it is called a Harvest Moon.  In the  not so distant past, before there were lights and electricity, farmers would harvest their crops by the light of the the full moon.  The Harvest Moon is different every year. In 2014, the it comes one month after the year’s closest and largest full moon, which was August 10th.  In some months, the full moon orbits closer to the earth others and so it appears bigger.  Because of this, last night's Harvest Moon counts as what they call a Super Moon.  Fascinating, don't you think?

When I look up at the moon I am in awe of its perfect round shape--how it just hangs there in space.  I have read all the scientific data on why it stays there--but I am ever bewitched and enchanted by the beauty of a full moon.  This was posted earlier in the month, but I thought all my SkyWatch friends would enjoy these pictures of this month's super full moon.

If you love clouds and the skies as much as I do--join SkyWatch Friday to see all the amazing things to be found by looking up.  Happy SkyWatch Friday and have a lovely weekend. 

Pond Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

I was over to my Mom's place to help get ready for a family reunion.  I spent three and a half days in a tent out in the old blueberry patch.  I heard owls hooting, crickets singing--and the wind soughed through the old fir trees...what a wonderful wonderful time.

While I was there, I spied a single flower in Dad's beloved fish pond.  Of course you can see the leaves are shaped like hearts!

I have called this blog "Geometric" to describe some of the unusual and amazing shapes found in nature.  I know hearts aren't exactly geometric--but it is incredible how many things in nature are in the shape of hearts. 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.