~hands of our first born

Today's post is one that is dear to my heart, in more ways than one.A new love has been found later in life, photography.The past six months has been a fun adventure for me, as I have attempted to capture sights,you know those like, "I wish you could have seen it", to share with others. The thought of me looking through a lens and clickingseemed impossible.  But, what joy has been found in this new learning experience. This shot was taken a couple of weeks ago,as I watched Clancy, our oldest, fishing with his brother & uncle. The time spent together priceless! When I found the Trendy Treehouse Blogand today's theme for Shutter Love Tuesdaywas HANDS, I knew I had to link up.   

  I am linking to Shutter Love Tuesday.My first photography link up!Click & enjoy looking at all the wonderful shotsthe others have captured.  

~stained petals~

The Legend of the Dogwood

In Jesus time, the dogwood grew

To a stately size and a lovely hue.

'Twas strong and firm it's branches interwoven

For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.

Seeing the distress at this use of their wood

Christ made a promise which still holds good:

Never again shall the dogwood grow

large enough to be used so

slender and twisted, it shall be

with blossoms like the cross for all to see.

please look closely (click to enlarge) at this picture - no editing was done on any of the shots

I was in awe of this picture when I looked at it for the first time on the computer.

~Notice the color of the petals underneath~

As blood stains the petals marked in brown

the blossom's center wears a throny crown.

All who see it will remember me

crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.

Cherished and protected this tree shall be

A reminder to all of my agony.   ~Unknown

But He was wounded for our transgressions,

He was bruised for our iniquities;

the chastisement of our peace was upon Him,

and with His stripes we are healed.  Isaiah 53:5

~~~

I am excited to be posting again and

 have enjoyed the break and visiting with family in Louisiana.

My computer was repaired after the lightning strike and none of my pictures were lost.  For the ones who have

left comments & e-mails thank you.  I treasure

friendships that have been made through Places of my Heart.

all wrapped up into one

I have shared before two of my favorites...

Color = Yellow

Flower = Daffodil

~Both wrapped into one gift of beauty~

~They have shown themselves pretty these early days of March~

~What a pleasure to stand at the kitchen sink~

"A host of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake,

beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze."

  William Wordsworth

I hope you have enjoyed gazing on their beauty!

~Daffodils over Roses anyday~

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