Once again my friends upon the water, I offer a prayer of Thanksgiving for life in the midst of wind and waves. Have a great Thanksgiving Bob 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 heartfelt thanks for: Great and vast oceans that offer grand odysseys of adventure and wonder Far horizons that call us ever onward The rise and fall of the restless tides Windswept waves that roam wild and free upon the sea Deep rolling swells that declare the power of distant storms Calm waters that offer gifts of serenity and peace We rejoice in: Wild untamed wind that drives the storm Soft morning fog Relentless winds that renew the seas Still waters Tempestuous winds pushing us to our limits, and making us strong Warm soft sand beaches at the end of a long day We drift in awe before: Pounding, roaring, crashing surf Gentle lapping waves Rocky jagged cliffs that rise majestically out of the sea Quiet protected bays Windswept storm-ravaged coasts Hidden coves and gentle backwaters We gaze in wonder at: Immense ice bergs sculpted by the wind and waves Snow-capped mountains Lush tropical forests Waterfalls tumbling into the sea Red sunsets upon the deep Dawn's first light We celebrate: 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 ol' sea lions Sea otter babies asleep on their mothers' tummies We embrace the mystery of: The Northern Lights dancing with mystery and grace Hot coals dancing red in a driftwood fire The haunting call of the Loon in the still of the night The who who who of the Owl under the stars The icy chill of Wolves howling beneath the full moon The Raven's ragged cry at morning's first light We cherish: Solitude Shared adventures with friends The first paddle after a long cold winter Blue sky after a storm Unforgettable moments of surprise and wonder Sacred moments of self discovery We remember: Our first journey upon the sea Our last The voyages of yesterday The dreams of Odysseys of tomorrow Small boats upon a vast sea The first brave adventurer 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. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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