It was shortly after 3:00 A.M when I heard Ranger stirring. I quickly got out of bed and slipped on my robe, hoping to relieve my husband of his early morning chore of letting Ranger out to go potty. After I let Ranger out, I used the restroom and got a drink of water. When I returned to let Ranger back in, he had not yet come back on the deck so decided to see if I could hurry him along. As I stepped outside my attention was immediately drawn to a bright white cloud in the sky. The only cloud visible, it was thin but stretched across much of the eastern expanse. While the top of the cloud looked flat the bottom edge was curved – hanging low in the center but curving upward on both ends. A smile from heaven I thought.
I then turned to my right to look for Ranger in the courtyard. In doing so I noticed many stars, shining in the dark sky; some were bright, some were faint, and some I viewed between the bare branches of the tall trees behind our home, looking as if they were a string of white lights woven amongst the tree branches.
I thought to myself, “What a Wonderful World”.
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Love this Ruth. We do miss a lot in the wee hours of the morning when we don’t take a moment to step outside and just enjoy God’s artistry.
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Thanks Faye. – it was certainly a moment I am thankful for.
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There is so much beauty in nature–sometimes I just watch the clouds or the sunset and think the same thing–what a wonderful world. Nature has a way of taking our minds off our troubles:-)
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Indeed. I would never have thought I would appreciate being woke up at 3:00 a.m. but I did. 🙂
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Did you ask your hubby if he likewise enjoys this wondrous sky when he lets Ranger out? That was a perfect song to accompany this post Ruth.
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I think he usually just opens the door, lets Ranger out and waits for him to return instead of trying to hurry him along like I did.
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Ahh, it takes a woman to appreciate the jewels of the sky. 🙂
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I felt like it was a message for me. Maybe not to be in such a hurry. Slow down and enjoy life – even at 3:00 A.M.
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Yes, a subtle message from above. Now, more than ever, is a busy period for you … take a few minutes for you. That’s a great idea Ruth.
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You painted a beautiful picture with your words. It was almost like I was there with you.
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Ahh – the writer’s goal. ❤
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That sounds awesome! I’m glad to hear you were rewarded for letting your 4-legged out.
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A wonderful reward!
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I think the greatest gift is being aware that God’s beauty is everywhere every moment in nature and in other people and choosing to enjoy the blessing. Your gift is sharing the moment for the rest of us to enjoy. 💖
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Beautifully said and thank you. 💞
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I love those beautiful moments. I have heard them called “God Winks ” and I think that is a perfect description
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I have one of the “God Wink” books. Have you read any of them?
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There is grace in getting up in the middle of the night!
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Thankful I was granted this grace.
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A lovely image, Ruth. A wonderful world indeed!
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Tanks Mitzy!
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