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Sunflowers!

9/22/2015

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           “Her smile put the sunflower to shame.”     - Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl

            Did you ever have the experience of coming upon something in nature so magnificent or unexpected that it almost took your breath away, or at least made you stop and say, “Wow!”? Such was the case last week for me as I traveled a back road in Chester County, PA. My niece had alerted me to the not-to-be-missed field of sunflowers, so I was looking for them. Nevertheless, as my car rounded a slight bend in the road, I was “wowed” by the sight before me. Acres and acres of sunflowers as far as the eye could see stood tall and proud, evidence of the treasures that can be found in our natural world.

            I pulled safely off the road and joined a handful of other onlookers. There were mothers capturing pictures of their children as they played peek-a-boo in the carefully planned rows of blooms. A professional photographer gave a young girl (possibly a model) directions as she struck different poses with the flowers as her backdrop. And then there were others, like me, snapping a few pictures, leaning in for close-ups, and just taking in the beauty.

            There was an air of reverence and peacefulness as we wandered – quiet whispers and careful steps. Even the children remembered to look with their eyes, not with their hands. A small bench stood on the perimeter, as if the owners anticipated that others would be drawn to wonder, reflect, and find peace and encouragement among the sunflowers.

            Seeing this sight was a gentle reminder that in the hectic day to day rituals of our lives, it is important sometimes to stop and smell the roses (or in this case, the sunflowers).




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Tammy and Clare link
9/22/2015 09:34:40 am

Our post had a similar feel today --guess we are all thinking about the wonders of nature and slowing down a bit. Those flowers are gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing --hope all is well
Clare and Tammy

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arjeha link
9/22/2015 10:35:04 am

Last week we went so see some friends at a camping resort. After lunch we went for a ride traveling back roads. We came upon a deer farm. There were hundreds of them in the fields. I have never seen so many in one place. Truly something to see.

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Lee Ann link
9/22/2015 11:42:03 am

The field is gorgeous. I love how you describe people pulling over to appreciate the beauty. What a wonderful gift!

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Lori Sheroan link
9/22/2015 02:50:49 pm

I readily admit that I could benefit from more "sunflower moments." I love this slice! I can just imagine all those strangers coming together in awe of a field of sunflowers.

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Elsie
9/22/2015 02:55:40 pm

Nature knows how to put on a show. Gorgeous!

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Chris link
9/22/2015 04:01:44 pm

What a lovely moment for you to share at the end of a hectic day for me! Kismet that I chose your post to read and reflect upon. Now going to breathe and water my own plants.

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