Thanksgiving Upon The Sea O Creator of the glorious stars of the heavens above and the wonders of the earth below we offer our thanksgiving in the midst of wind and waves We give thanksgiving for: Great and vast oceans that offer grand journeys of adventure and wonder Far horizons which calls us ever onward Windswept waves that roam wild and free upon the sea Deep rolling swells that tell the story of powerful distant storms Calm still waters that offer gifts of serenity and wonder We rejoice in: Wild untamed wind that drives the storm, and sends the clouds flying across the sky Relentless winds that renew the seas and in pushing us to our limits, makes us strong Pounding, roaring, crashing surf Gentle lapping waves The rise and fall of the restless tides Rocky jagged cliffs that rise up out of the sea Quiet protected bays Windswept storm ravaged coasts Hidden coves and gentle backwaters Barnacle covered wave lashed rocks Warm soft sand beaches at the end of a long day Hot coals dancing red in a driftwood fire Snow capped mountains Lush tropical forests Waterfalls tumbling into the sea Warm sun Cooling breeze Blue sky after a storm Soft morning fog Red sunset upon the sea The first paddle after a long cold dark winter Magnificent whales rising and falling within the sea Eagles soaring effortlessly upon a deep blue sky Squawking gulls and colorful Harlequins Powerful bears roaming the beach Curious seals and grumpy old sea lions Sea otter babies asleep on their mothers tummies Unforgettable moments of surprise and wonder Sacred moments of self discovery Northern lights, born in the violent heart of the sun yet touching the earth with cold fingers of dance, mystery and grace Immense ice bergs sculptured by the wind and waves Small boats upon a vast sea Solitude Shared adventures The first brave adventurer who dared to journey upon the sea in a kayak of skin and bone. Hear O Lord our Creator, our thanksgivings of awe and wonder in the midst of wind and waves. Amen Happy Thanksgiving friends Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Nov 21 2004 - 05:15:58 PST
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