Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Do You See It?

The white capped waves crashed, splashing up over the rocks, spraying the boy. The stick, which served as a spear, was dropped into the crevice of the rocks. The sand was white, scrunching between my toes with each step. It was the setting I had hoped for when I left my house to unwind and relieve the tension of the day. Allie rushed with sudden force trying to free herself. The royal blue leash stretched to its capacity, holding her captive from the freedom of day. A few steps more...I reached to unhook her...FREE, she bolted across the sand, as though she were gliding over it. Chasing, jumping, pouncing and howling...it was a perfect day, even for a dog.

I reached inside my black bag, to try and capture a day that was like no other. The lens, somehow able to see the exact picture that mesmerized me...freezing the moment, making it possible to share. This was what I needed, a day to stop, look, and appreciate God's gift to each one of us. The day may seem, dull, sad, or overwhelming...stop and look around at God's beauty. It's there, slow down, stop running, take a deep breath, and look around you. Do you see it? Can you feel the peace overtaking you? Breathe again...it's real, it's amazing, just STOP and LOOK!




STOP AND LOOK!

DO YOU SEE IT?!?

8 comments:

~Trish~ said...

Ok seriously, I want to be able to escape THERE after my stressful days...sheesh, can you say JEALOUS?????

Lisa Petrarca said...

I know...I sometimes forget how spoiled I am living near the beach in Orange Co., CA.

It's funny how I wanted to live near the beach my whole life and then when I finally move here, I take it for granted.

Need to stop and remind myself OFTEN!!

Azealea Dz said...

god. its like the movies. isnt there any baywatch hunks running around? :) damn lucky u. i like ur dog!

Lisa Petrarca said...

Oh there DEFINITELY is Baywatch hunks, but my husband wouldn't appreciate me taking photos of them...sorry!!LOL!

Anne said...

Beautiful! I love the photos and the writing.

April said...

Pretty pictures Lis! You're getting so good! I should have you take some family pics of us at the beach next time we come down! You're quite the professional!

~Trish~ said...

Go ahead and take pictures of the hunks and just explain they are for your avid fans...I'm sure he'll be ok with THAT excuse LOL

Lisa Petrarca said...

I'll try that one just because you said I have AVID FANS!LOL!

Stay tuned for the OC Male HOTTIES summer edition of my Blog...I'll even dedicate the site to you Trish!!!hahahahahaha