"Those wishes in her heart were more than mere dreams; they were the strings pulling her towards the path of her life."
The snow lightly drops icy, delicate flakes around Wren. Each one a masterpiece, telling the power and creativity of their creator.
“How? Why, would someone put such thought into a tiny speck of water?” Wren ponders to herself as she sits by the frozen lake. “I mean, they could just be tiny balls of ice and leave it at that.”
Lily and Wren have been reading about a gentleman, Mr. Wilson Bentley of Jericho, Vermont, who has been photographing snowflakes for over 30 years. After taking Lily to an exhibit of his work, both of them are fascinated with snowflakes.
Again a reminder of the importance of observing nature! How the tiny details in the world around us are worthy of our time and observation! Mr. Bentleyunderstands this. His passion and dedication to his subject is humbling to Wren. It seemed to her, Mr. Bentley’s eyes lit up as he spoke of his work at his exhibition. Wren is not sure, if like him, she could stand for hours and hours out in the snow with hopes of capturing one photo of a perfect snowflake.
Was she focused and determined like Mr. Bentley? Was she giving her full heart and attention to what she was created for? Those wishes in her heart were more than mere dreams; they were the strings pulling her towards the path of her life.
With Christmas here and the end of the year around the corner, Wren makes a promise to God and herself to seek her wishes with a full heart and clear determination. She reminds herself not all her wishes may come true but she will have faith and do the hard work necessary.
Wren, I and my family (the girls say hi!!)
would like to wish you a Merry Christmas, a happy Holiday and a blessed New Year.
Every New Year is filled with opportunities, challenges, blessings and trials.
I pray you are filled with wishes and a determination this New Year xox
ps. I am taking a little break and will be back in two weeks (unless I am dying to tell you something) !!
Image from All The Beautiful Things
Happy New Year sweetie! x0x
Posted by: Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® | January 01, 2012 at 11:14 AM
I hope you're enjoying your time off - Happy New Year, Clarice! I wish for you many blessings in 2012.
Posted by: Lorrie | December 31, 2011 at 08:11 PM
I've finally managed a catch-up Clarice! I looks like you've had a fun time preparing for Christmas -- I hope it was wonderful!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | December 28, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Dear Clarice,
Wren never ceases to inspire! A merry belated Christmas to you.
Love,
Marqueta
Posted by: Marqueta | December 27, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Blessed, Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | December 26, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Love to hear more about your gal, Wren!
Sending you wishes for a marvelous New Year!
Posted by: matty | December 26, 2011 at 03:13 PM
What a super special treat - more WREN! Thank you, Clarice!!!! Wishing you a (late) Merry Christmas. Enjoy your break with your family! I hope the New Year brings you much joy and light! xoxo
Posted by: Theresa | December 26, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Wishing you and your family a blessed and prosperous new year my kind friend!
Sending love and good thoughts, as always. :)
Warmly,
Tracey
x0x
P.S. Enjoy your quiet time!
Posted by: Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® | December 26, 2011 at 09:05 AM
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: Tracy | December 26, 2011 at 06:36 AM
Very sweet Clarice!!!
I pray that you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Christmas! Have a relaxing 2 weeks off too! (I enjoyed your steampunk theme this year :))
Love,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | December 24, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Really beautiful. I hope to break new ground in my life this year. Love you. Mom
Posted by: Linda | December 24, 2011 at 09:52 AM