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Blessings Seen In A Simple Sunrise {52 Snapshots of Life Week 15}

4/10/2015

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Typist: Bethany
My grandfather would frequently put his arm around me and say "Bethy, your Grandpa is so blessed." Among my very favorite songs are Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings" and Ben Harper's "Blessed To Be A Witness." I see blessings all around me from the roof over my head to my beloved pets, past and present. With all of the ways I am blessed, I was very challenged in how to express it in a photograph. Then earlier this week I remembered what influenced my appreciation of blessings most of all. My father, a Vietnam War veteran who's PTSD was such that he never, ever talked about the war and we kids were instructed to never, ever ask about his service, once told me a story when I was a blue pre-teen. He uttered that when he was in Vietnam, no matter how terrible things were, when the sun came up he knew it was another day and that was a blessing. Fond memories of this wise tale made me realize that a simple sunrise is the best visual of blessings. Cascadia favored Jason, Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley and I to a gorgeous sunrise yesterday. Grandpa, your Bethy is truly blessed. And thanks Dad, for all the blessings, sunrises and beyond.
Three dogs, rough collie Huxley, cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn and miniature dachshund Wilhelm, with the downtown skyline and Elliot Bay Water Taxi at sunrise.
Three dogs, rough collie Huxley, cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn and miniature dachshund Wilhelm, pre-dawn in West Seattle.
Three dogs, miniature dachshund Wilhelm, rough collie Huxley and cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn, as the sunrises over the Port of Seattle.
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This post is a part of the 52 Snapshots of Life Photo Challenge presented by The Lazy Pit Bull. This weeks theme is "Blessings." Click here to see more of our photo challenge posts and check out the other "blessings" snapshots below.
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Molly The Wally link
4/9/2015 06:16:01 pm

He sounded like a very brave and wise man. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly

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Clowie link
4/9/2015 08:43:36 pm

I love being out in time to see the sunrise. I love the way the light is caught on the dogs in the last photograph!

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speedyrabbit link
4/10/2015 02:07:17 am

what beautiful photo's,Mummy said to tell you that most of my movies are done on her smartphone and then uploaded to youtube,no great skill involved,xx Speedy

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Lauren Miller (ZoePhee) link
4/10/2015 04:19:47 am

That's such a wise sentiment. I completely agree.

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Connie Marie
4/10/2015 04:46:13 am

I've known many Vietnam Vets and I do believe because of what they talked about, he must have been a great man, even with what he went thru, to save you from the horrors and give just that great advice. Changes my whole outlook on life. Such beautiful dogs in a beautiful sunrise.
Thank you so much for sharing that.

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KB link
4/10/2015 10:00:22 am

A glorious sunset. Your pups look wonderful in its light. And, I love the memory of your grandpa and that you still remember his happiness.

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Rebekah link
4/10/2015 01:30:07 pm

These are stunning.

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Taryn link
4/10/2015 09:10:39 pm

What a wonderful, thoughtful post with lovely photos as well! You are right, we are all blessed when given the gift of a new day!

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Gattina link
4/11/2015 07:01:03 pm

The dogs are beautiful !

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Emma link
4/11/2015 09:36:23 pm

What a gorgeous backdrop for the three furs and a wonderful story as well. Every day one wakes up is really a blessing but one most of us take for granted.

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Rachele Baker, DVM link
4/12/2015 02:01:15 am

This is a very moving and inspirational post, Bethany. Thank you for sharing.

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