Uniqueness found in a tree

I remember quite a few years back while a student at Valley Forge I wondered out of my dorm with a blanket yearning for some fresh air, and solitude. I found a wonderfully aged maple tree and threw my blanket down under the spray of it's bright green branches. As I laid there I was impressed with the thought of how each leaf was unique and different from the other, no two leaves were the same. If God cares enough to make each leaf unique, how much more does he care about us? Each of us is a specific unique design, molded thoughtfully and purposefully by God. I don't know about you but I find that to be quite exciting! I'm at a turning point in my life, one where I'm realizing that there was a time where I was hungry and thirsty for all there was in life, where I was full of love for life, for people I encountered whether they were friend, or stranger, where I looked for beauty in the places that other people so easily overlooked. There was , an undeniable peace that was deep within and I'm coming back to that. It's so easy to get wrapped up in life, to over extend yourself, and go to bed at night with a sigh thinking... where has the day gone? I've decided to make it a priority, to take time to slow down, find the beauty in the little things we so easily pass everyday, to look people in the eye and hold a door open for someone, to spend time with my Creator and enjoy the life that God designed for me to enjoy!

The above Dogwood tree sits in our backyard, it's a favorite spot, and yes at 31 i still very much enjoy sitting in trees and staring at the clouds in the sky! Please click on the actual photo's they'll open in a new window and show their true detail.

Love Laughter and Peace

~C