Sunrises

5:50 alarms come early.

And when I first started student teaching, 

getting up was REALLY HARD.

I was usually on the road before the sun was up,

and often not reaching home until dark. 

 However, as the weeks have passed, I've grown to appreciate mornings.

Mostly because of beautiful sunrises.

There have been mornings I've wanted to turn around

just to get a camera.

Like yesterday morning, 

when the rising sun was partially covered by a heavy layer of fog.

It honestly looked like an African sunrise,

one where everything is a little hazy because of the heat.

Kicked myself for not bringing my camera. 

The picture on my phone does not do it justice. 

So this morning, since today wasn't my day to drive the carpool {thanks Misha!}

I made sure to bring my camera along. 

And I was rewarded with a clear morning 

and a brilliantly colored sky. 

Taking pictures from a moving car, 

through the drivers side window

with multiple obstacles flying by that block your view

 make setting an amazing shot a bit tricky.

So while these aren't exactly amazing pictures I'm featuring, 

they still capture the essence and beauty of the rising sun.

Check out some of the gorgeous colors!

I guess what I appreciate about seeing the sunrise so much

is the constant reminder of God's presence everyday.

His amazing grace

His unabounding love

His breathtaking creations

His constant presence

It's all evident in a sunrise.

And sometimes, I just can't help but stare out my window, amazed

at the daily unique and changing sunrises.

 

It's not a bad way to start off my day.

Optimisitcally

Faithfully

Filled with beauty and life

and the promise of what's to come

 "Every day is fresh, with no mistakes in it."