A couple of years ago, as I've written before, Jim and I enjoyed a fabulous vacation to the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State. We stayed a week in a house on Orcas Island with our friends, John and Linda, enjoying the most wonderful fresh seafood, exquisite views, peace, and tranquility.
One evening we sat at the window of the New Leaf Restaurant in the Outlook Inn on Orcas Island. The food was spectacular and the view mesmerizing as the sun began to lower on the opposite side of the island, creating an amazing changing of the light on the bay. Colors went from blues and grays and greens, to pinks, corals and yellows.
It was a spectacular display of God's artistry. But, the best was yet to come. After dinner we drove to the the beach where the sun was setting. Many had come out to view the show. It was getting dark but water and sky were on fire with the light from the descending sun. Oranges, reds, violets, pinks consumed water and sky, a sunset unlike any I'd ever experienced.
On returning home and viewing my pictures, I found it difficult to pick the first one to paint. I love all the colors but decided the one without all the brights best suited me. I chose the one before the show really got going. The quiet, peaceful blues and grays.
I'm not done with those San Juan Islands. If I can never physically return (which I so hope I do!), my many photos which will provide a vehicle to take me back!
Take time to enjoy the handiwork of God around you today. If you let it, it will inspire and bring some peace in this busy world.
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