Friday, July 26, 2013

July Country Morning

 
The beach is great! Who doesn't love the sand, the surf and the sea? Restaurants are plenty, shopping is too. And, exercising at the beach is so much easier. There's lots of running and bike paths to conquer. There are running groups and training groups that are sitting on go.


 
But every once in awhile, I get so nostalgic for the country. I long for the familiar. Early mornings as the sun rises over a pasture. Country fences with wild flowers growing along side, deer grazing in a nearby field, crickets singing their cricket songs, watermelon and lemonade, water hoses and tree swings. Swimming holes and picnics, dew on the grass and birds in the trees. The hammock under the shade of an old oak tree and afternoon breezes, crepe myrtles and pecan trees. The feeling can only be quenched by going to such a familiar place. I've been feeling like that this week and I couldn't wait to get there. Home. I live in the country. And let me tell you, the ambiance is so much different here at home. 

 
This morning, I had one of the most peaceful experiences.....a July country morning run. While I ran in the coolness of the early morning hour, this glorious sunrise was my view. As the sun came up and starting peaking over the trees, it cast a warm glow on the horizon and the country came to life. There is hardly anything more awe inspiring than watching the sun come up over the ocean, but there is just something special about a July country morning sunrise.


Talk soon,
Laurie

13 comments:

  1. I agree, nothing beats a country morning at home-although I'm not usually up early enough to see the sunrise! Beautiful pics!

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    1. Thank you, Cindy. I've been getting up early to get my run in before the heat and humidity gets too bad and I've quite enjoyed it. Never been much of a morning person, but am learning there are things I would miss otherwise.

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  2. Beautiful!

    I love walking on the beach and watching the sunrise. I recently retired and I no longer need to rise so early and have not seen a sunrise for several weeks. I think we need to get up early tomorrow.

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    1. Go for it, you'll be glad you did. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. you are right sista, theres nothing better than to hear the birds sing,watch the squirrels ,dogs,cats play, and see the sunset come up over the trees. And I can HOLLOW as loud as I want to :)love the country. I will never be a city girl.

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  4. I love the beach but I am married to one of the few people on earth wok doesn't like the beach , not the sand or the water or the sun. Go figure. So I don't get to the beach all that much. And when I o it is without my spouse. Boo

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  5. I usually see the sunrise when I'm driving to work...not the best way to experience it! I love the beach, but hubby is a shade man! I agree that a lovely July morning in the country can't be beat. I think I'm more drawn to water than earth but our country home is the place that I can feel myself unwind as pull in the lane. Have a great weekend!

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  6. I have to say I love both the country and the beach. I see the country everyday so the beach is a bit more special. I'm glad you get to have such beautiful views on your run.

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  7. Laurie, what a beautifully written post! Your pictures are so pretty, too. It is very true that the beach's beauty is awesome and there is nothing quite like breathing in that refreshing salt air to perk one up. The country, of course,certainly holds its many charms. God blesses us in so many wonderful ways when he chose to give us all these things to enjoy.

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    1. Thank you, Lynn. I'm so happy I have the opportunity to experience both the ocean and the country. Blessed is exactly how I feel.

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  8. Gorgeous post - thank you for sharing your blessings!

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  9. Your right, Laurie, there is nothing like home in the country!

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