Originally posted on livehumblyandhavefaith:
“I have lost everything.” “Out of the 812 head of cows, they had to put down 725 of them.” “Calves are burned up on one side, and just fine on the other.” “I have already found 15 more animals to put down this morning. I am tired of killing.” “As I…
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Standing in the Light
Old Presbyterian Church Sanger, TX Built in 1902 This old church sits with quiet dignity on a corner in Sanger, Texas. It was founded in 1896 and built in 1902. It served as the Presbyterian Church for the Sanger community until 1970 when a bigger building was built. From 1972 to 1995, the building housed … Continue reading
Branches
Family Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions; but our roots remain as one. This old, oak tree is far from perfect; but it amazes me. It stands on the edge of a road buried deep in the Texas countryside. It has survived on only what nature has provided for an … Continue reading
Worth the Trip – Hagerman Wildlife Refuge
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Texas side of the Red River and on the Big Mineral part of Lake Texoma (a lake shared by Texas and Oklahoma). Of the nearly 12,000 acres that make up the refuge, about 8,700 acres are uplands and the remaining 2,600 acres are wetlands. The refuge has been providing … Continue reading
Look Up
It is amazing to me that this Oak tree has been growing in this spot for 50 years or more. I love looking at the from different angles. In this case, I’m standing near the trunk looking up into the tree. I find it interesting to see the sun shinning on the top leaves of … Continue reading
Texas Sunsets
Sunset Beyond the Trees I caught this sunset as I was driving down a country road not far from Sherman, Texas. I could barely see it through the trees on the side of the road; then, I came to this small clearing. I love how the sunset is glowing through the center tree. After the … Continue reading
Dinner Time
This Great Blue Heron is watching and waiting for his dinner. He was visiting the fresh waters of the Red River at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge near Sherman, Texas. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Dinner Time” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the challenge and see more entries over at Leanne … Continue reading
Dinner Time Blues
I found this guy hanging out in the fresh water of the Red River at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge near Sherman, Texas. I think that he is a Great Blue Heron. He was rather fun to watch as he stood looking for his dinner. Here he is from a different angle. I enhanced the photo; so … Continue reading
Diamond in the Sky
The setting sun turned everything at the horizon line a glorious shade of red and reflected color up into the clouds. I think the sun looks like a diamond sitting in the sky. I took this photo while driving on a country road just off of Texas State Highway 82. Continue reading
Morning Rain – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Morning Rain Flowers remind me that these gray, cloudy and cold days of winter will give way to the wonders of spring. These lilies were gorgeous one rainy morning last spring. I love the textures and lines that the monochorme filter brings out in the flowers. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Morning Rain” is my entry for this … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 