Q is for Quiet

This morning, Al had to leave at 6:30, so I was up making him coffee at 6a.m. I looked out across our lake, and even the birds weren't up yet. The water was calm, no breeze stirred the leaves, and I felt so at peace with the world.

Later I have obligations and commitments, all of which I am looking forward to. Yesterday I started a new oil painting...my first hobby and first love...and I know I'll enjoy working on it. My life is so close to what I hoped it would be at this point...

This photo is directly from the camera...there was nothing I could do to improve on the beauty I witnessed. My heart is full of gratitude.