My husband and I took a vacation in September. I wrote what follows from my hotel room while I enjoyed the view as I gazed outside. Below, I’ve included photos from our trip to the Oregon Coast and Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California. I’m in awe of the Lord’s creation. He’s blessed us with an amazing world to enjoy.
From our hotel window and to the left, a river flows through Seaside, Oregon. Seagulls fly overhead and squawk their cries, and a lovely heron awaits its next catch from a dock along the Necanicum River. Beyond are hills covered with shades of green.
To my right, other hotels line the street and evergreens emerge from the fog on a hill behind them. The sun tries to sneak a peek at the people below after hiding behind dark clouds that poured down rain the day before and overnight.
Although I can’t see it from my window, past the hotels and a block away, the Pacific Ocean calms its rumblings from the overnight storms. Beach sand settles after blowing across the shore like a soft snow that formed tiny craters along the beach.
Peace fills my heart as I sip my café mocha. The setting reminds me of a dream I had in the wee hours of the morning on September 16—the day we traveled here. I saw beautiful hills and beyond them the sea, and I heard joyful singing. My thoughts turned to heaven. But I doubt the angels will sing The Sound of Music—the song in my dream.
What have you seen in recent months that caused you to be in awe of Creator God?
