Moments

We all have had those moments in time that will be with us forever.  Moments we will remember - moments we captured on film - moments of happiness and moments of sadness.

Moments like - where we were the day President Kennedy was assassinated.
Moments like - where we were when we heard Princess Diana was killed.
Moments like - where we were on Sept. 11, 2001

Then there are moments for some, such as hurricanes and tornados that they experienced.
There are moments of births and deaths.
There are moments of marriage or divorce.

I remember the days my parents passed away and the days my siblings passed like they were yesterday. 
I remember the first time I experienced seeing a baby born (a niece and later a nephew).
I remember the day I married my ex and I remember the day I had to leave.
I remember the day I met my wonderful G and the day we married.
I remember the moment I met my first and most long time friend on the first day of first grade.
I remember wonderful friends that have left this world for a better place.
I also remember special moments, holidays, and celebrations experienced all through my life.

I am so thankful that God has chosen to give the gift of memories to each of us.  There are so many moments that we cherish our entire lives and that give us both joy and sadness.
That is something that no amount of money or riches can ever buy.

Over the years I have always enjoyed taking pictures - pictures of everything and anything!  Mostly they were pictures of things that have made me smile or laugh.
I have shown you old family pictures (I didn't take those) - kitty pictures (I love me some fur babies) and pictures of flowers and garden, meals and bargains.
Today I want to post a few pictures from over the years that just make me smile!  I hope you enjoy.

This just always makes me feel as if it were a walkway to heaven.  God speaks to us in so many ways
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This picture makes me smile every time I look at it.  Driving in southern Indiana and had to stop and take this from the side of the road.  A rather big gal had hung her dainties out to dry for all the world to see.  I smile because she "owned" it and didn't worry about what any one would think.  I still think - you go girl!

When we camped, we used to wonder the back roads and small towns.  We came upon this little town (no bigger than a minute) and saw this painted on the side of a building.  I guess we know what occupied the young folks time! 
OK, some odd things strike me funny!

Do you see what I see?
I see a head, neck and part of a body of a big cat - eyes, nose, and ear.  This is a tree root that became uncovered at the river we camped at - when water was low.  It is a natural formation - not carved or anything.  I just find it fascinating.

That moment when you can capture nature at it's best.

Flowers always make me happy and make me smile.  This display in our back flower garden is probably one of the prettiest I ever had.  This was a few years ago - but it is one of my favorites.
So much color and variety.


Todays post is merely to show everyone that it takes NO money whatsoever to enjoy, smile, and take a little journey through time.
We all have had different journeys - both good and bad and happy and sad - but they are parts of our lives and have shaped us into who we are today.

Take a moment or three to reflect and remember.  Take a quiet seat outside and enjoy the beauty that God has given us in large and small ways.  Look at each flower or leaf, watch the birds, listen, smell, partake.
Take a moment to remember those who have gone on before us - because as long as we remember they are never truly gone.
Take a moment to take a picture of something that just makes you smile!

We get one ride on this ticket of life - experience it to the fullest!
It can be done in ways that cost nothing!
I hope you smiled a little today - I know I did.

Blessings from me to you.