Experiencing the sunrise on Skyline Drive…
While people were sleeping the earth is dark and peaceful.
While people were sleeping, two crazy mountain goombers get up at the butt-crack-o-dawn and drive up Skyline Drive to watch the sunrise.
Slowly but surely, the earth begins to brighten.
The Virginia Creeper begins to turn crimson red.
And even what seems drab and lifeless is beautiful in the morning light.
As light meets the earth, it reveals a mama and her cub walking about in the wilderness.
Deer get an early breakfast before going to take a rest.
All of which these two mountain goombers were able to see while people were sleeping.
There something so special about watching the sunrise from on top of the world. The earth is quiet the wildlife is anxious and it’s almost like the earth stands still; at least for a moment.
This is what mountain life is all about. Not taking all the beautiful things that God created and put on this planet to enjoy. In the mountains of Virginia, we get all four seasons. We get bitter cold winters with snow. We get budding trees and flowers with the promise of spring. We get hot dry summers with trips to the river close by and we get the beautiful blanket of fall colors across the mountain terrain. Mountain life is magical and we wouldn’t want to live any where else.
Each day is a new beginning. A sign of promise and hope for what the future holds. As Jo Walton said:
“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.”
Make the time to be still. Be Quiet. And realize what this big beautiful world has to offer.
After the sun rose, we drove off in search of some more of that sleep ourselves, while people were probably awake… 🙂
"Cheffie Cooks" says
How ironic our household over-slept, your household got up way to early…Love it!!! Cheryl
Debbie Spivey says
😉
"Cheffie Cooks" says
How ironic our household over-slept, your household got up way to early…Love it!!! Cheryl
Debbie Spivey says
😉
Chicago says
Awesome pictures, this is why I get up early everyday
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks! 🙂
Chicago says
Awesome pictures, this is why I get up early everyday
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks! 🙂
Laura says
beautiful pictures , this is why I drink my early morning coffee on the deck …
Debbie Spivey says
This will definitely make you a morning person even if you aren’t. Mon-Fri I am not though… 😉
Laura says
beautiful pictures , this is why I drink my early morning coffee on the deck …
Debbie Spivey says
This will definitely make you a morning person even if you aren’t. Mon-Fri I am not though… 😉
chefbirdsong says
Beautiful words and photos.
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks! Even though the sunrise wasn’t the brightest, seeing nature at work was awesome!
chefbirdsong says
Beautiful words and photos.
Sherri Parker Thompson says
Love, love, love your pics!! The bear were too cute! I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you, Sherri!
Sherri Parker Thompson says
Love, love, love your pics!! The bear were too cute! I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you, Sherri!
Liz says
I love sunrise. The photos are beautiful, Thanks for sharing!
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks, Liz. Glad I could share!
Liz says
I love sunrise. The photos are beautiful, Thanks for sharing!
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks, Liz. Glad I could share!