God is such an incredible artist. Everything working together as one. The sun, the moon, the stars, daylight and dark all in harmony with every living thing.

How wonderfully blessed we are to be a part of His creation.

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We have some of the most beautiful sunsets...it was one of the reasons we moved here.

Last evening, you could see layers and layers of fluffed indigo colored clouds....
Looking toward the south... pastel yellow streaked across the sky , from the last traces of the sun shinning through. Touches of light blue & purple in various shades, surrounded the yellow and then faded back into indigo layers.

What wonderful masterpiece's we are given on a daily basis.

All power and glory, to our heavenly father.

And we are all truly blessed when we stop and notice the beauty all around us

All we need to do is take the time to open our eyes to His beauty. It surrounds us and often tiems we walk through life with blinders on totally unaware of His grace.

He is THE greatest artist. And He shares His exhibit with all of us, every day, for free!!

We saw the most incredible sunset the other night! It was as though the sky was streaked with rainbows. I'd never seen anything like it. It gave me a feeling of peace that I sorely needed at that moment.

Nature can be the best medicine!

Today is the day the Lord hath made, rejoice and be glad in it!

Pattyann, it was wonderful to be reminded that we are returning to the light again. I actually felt a sigh of relief escaping me while reading that. It was a nice reminder that these cold dark nights are eventually ending.

I've been reading about people who suffer from SAD and it occurs to me...are those people actually getting outside in the fresh air and sunshine that *is* available this time of year? Yeah, it's cold but dress for the weather and cold isn't a problem; rather it's a great time of year, just another season that God uses to give His earth and children a blessing.

I spent two hours outside today...using the tractor to set out hay for the horses and sheep, going to town to pick up Christmas trees to feed the sheep, setting the trees out for the sheep...just usual chores for this time of year. When I was washing up for supper I noticed my face is a bit sunburned...what a nice gift! It was a beautiful day...great for being outside and drinking in the fresh air, sunshine and signs/sounds of the day.

Maybe if people would get outside even in the winter, they could defeat SAD more easily...?

When I'm knitting in our sunroom, I use an OTT light which is a full spectrum light. It's supposed to help with SAD as well but heck, when I'm looking out of windows that are 5 feet by 4 feet...it's a little like taking coals to Newcastle, ya know? :>)

I love being outside and totally agree with you Thistle Cove.

I do have a friend who gets really down from SADD. I have never had SADD but I do understand how my friend is easily affected by it. She's not really an outdoor person. When she lived next door to me I would divide up my plants from my yard and go plant them for her. I love to walk around my yard to see new buds coming up in early and I also walk seven miles a day. I think it's why my health is so good and I have no arthritis.

I look forward to May 1st and the three ruby throated humming birds that make my yard their home.