Early morning bliss

What a glorious morning here at the lakehouse!

There is not a cloud in the sky.

I got up early, and went out on the dock.

 I squished down into the settee, and closed my eyes. I wanted to experience the morning with all of my senses.

I felt the sun on my face...warm and comforting.

 This might sound hokey...but I could actually smell things more with my eyes closed.
Do you realize you can actually smell water?  Here at the lake, the air carries several scents...the freshness of the water, a hint of gasoline from all the boat motors, bait(night crawlers), flowers, and the wonderful fragrance of rosemary and thyme.

 It seems like the birds sounded louder while my eyes were closed.
I heard the soft splashes as someone was on the water in their paddle boat.

 I also heard the familiar squeaks from the oars of a rowboat. That always reminds me of my Grandpa. He would get up early, and row out onto the lake for hours of fishing. I could hear him as he rowed away from the cottage, as I lay in bed, waiting for Grandma to call us for breakfast.

 When I opened my eyes, I saw everything around me a little clearer.
The work of the spiders that seemed to connect everything together on the dock.
Each of their webs a work of beauty.

It made me think about God, and how He connects all of our lives together.

Relationships that are past...the present...and the future.

My love of living at the lake was birthed at the cottage where my Grandparents lived.

My Dad's love of nature.

And now, my granddaughter Zoey, and her fascination for bugs and spiders.

If you look closely at each picture, you will notice a web somewhere in the picture.
Even the slightest pieces in nature have a meaning, and a purpose.
I love the way God connects us.....even with spider webs.