Thursday, March 10, 2011

Vistas


Who looks at the world

from a soaring height

with a lofty point of view

sees less of despair

than another might

and understands more

of what's true.

"Men are, that they might have joy." - 2 Nephi 2:25

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60 comments:

  1. larainydaysMarch 10, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Ahhh, just the moment I was looking for to get some perspective. Beautiful, Sue.

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  2. mleMarch 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Oh! Thanks for lifting my spirits with your beautiful photos!!

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  3. Keri {One Mama's Daily Drama}March 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful.

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  4. Splendid Little StarsMarch 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    lovely, lovely, lovely!
    wonderful perspective!

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  5. Grandma Yellow HairMarch 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Sue honey these photos are really awesome and so is your nehphew. I played his video and was really impressed. Great future ahead for that young man.
    I also read your post about Lent and I too have never did this but my grandchildren have done it now for the last few years. You have inspired me to.
    Always love coming by your site. It makes me feel good
    Love
    Maggie

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  6. DonnieMarch 10, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What a beautiful, uplifting post. Thanks.

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  7. JoMarch 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Sue, you sent me soaring .... beautiful post!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Hey Sue, Oh! yeah,vistas: a distant view through blog-world.
    I was thrilled to see your comment and so happy to meet you, I'm your newest follower.

    Awesome photo's and your playlist has me soaring,thanks for the up-lift, I needed this.
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  9. GabeMarch 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    ohhh how I love the wide open spaces too!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Grandma HoneyMarch 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Pics #2 and 3 are scary to me..I'm hoping that is just an illusion and those children aren't really on the edge like that. They can't be, right?

    Gorgeous scenery I must say! And I think that child swinging understands real joy. :)

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  11. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Loving those gorgeous VISTAS!!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Happy V Day!
    Coralie

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  12. LeadingMamaMarch 10, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    What a beautiful, inspired, and inspiring interpretation of the letter V. Thanks so much for the uplift!

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  13. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    breathe taking..

    ;)

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  14. jenMarch 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I'll try to notice what I see better. Thanks for the reminder.

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  15. yayaMarch 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Even I, afraid of heights, enjoyed this post! Beautiful pics and inspiring words Sue..Thanks so much!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    great pictures sue
    but confirmed by fear of heights!!!
    ~victoria~

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  17. JackieMarch 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Sue! those pictures are mighty beautiful and a perfect place to experience a point of view at the top. Your comment was so sweet , thanks for your kind thoughts , it helps me to carry on to the very end . admittedly I get more discouraged with the lack of comments but 4 more weeks till Z anyway :) .

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  18. JackieMarch 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    another discouraging factor is not many alphabe thursday'ers click the follow me button so I am now just following you even though I've known you from the very start :)

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  19. HMarch 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love the third picture. I could so imagine myself sitting there :)

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  20. Amanda LeeMarch 10, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Okay, a couple of those vantage points gave me the heebee jeebies! Not sure I want to satnd on the tippy top of a mountain peak like that -- but the vista is sure incredible!

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  21. TracyMarch 10, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Oh Sue, this is beautiful!

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  22. jfb57March 10, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful photos that make me want to go to all of them!

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  23. Rocky Mountain WomanMarch 10, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    How lovely.

    I think that is so true, since I've moved to the top of my little mountain here, I feel more at peace and less worried about the little things in life...

    gorgeous photos!

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  24. anitamombanitaMarch 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    love it. maybe that's why i love living in the mountains. :)

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  25. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love these. I would be a little dizzy at our those heights.

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  26. Slice of PieMarch 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Thank you for visiting my site ... and directing me to your beautiful post. Those photographs are just magnificent ... and aren't we lucky to have such vistas in our lives? Thanks for sharing.

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  27. MaryMarch 10, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a wonderful vision~ love the photos that accompany it!

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  28. JamieMarch 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Just beautiful, I so enjoyed both the pictures and the words, as always. I always feel better when I read your words, you inspire me to see the beauty in life.

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  29. Cindy AdkinsMarch 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh wow, Sue, what breathtaking vistas...You can really feel God's work first-hand looking at those magnificent photos!
    XO

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  30. Wanda MetcalfMarch 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Wow, what amazing view!! I wish I was as brave as a couple of them sitting on top of the world!! We really have a beautiful planet. I have been so lucky to have traveled and seen so much and hope I can travel so much more But without your pictures it is very safe to say I would have never seen it from those veiws!

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  31. Sue McPeakMarch 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Amazing Vistas, Sue. Fabulous Photos and music to enjoy, too! This post has it all! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. PondsideMarch 10, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Yes, yes yes!
    That was beautiful - vistas and words!

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  33. DarleneMarch 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    wOW! So many comments you got on this post. It is indeed a good one and I love the poem. I know I've said it before, but I still don't know how you find and match so mnay beattiful photos to go with the poem.

    I wish I weren't so afraid of heights. Wouldn't it be incredible to view those sights in person? The photographer was absolutely terrific!

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  34. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I've tested this truth for myself...and you know what...it's true!!
    Thank you for lifting me up...again.

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  35. jennMarch 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    this was lovely. thanks for sharing. :]

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  36. storybeaderMarch 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    beautiful sights! Thanks for sharing! {:-Deb

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  37. TerraMarch 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I have chills.

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  38. Karen MortensenMarch 10, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Beautiful. Heavenly Father did a good job didn't he?

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  39. LourieMarch 10, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Those are some amazing vistas. And the perfect scripture to go with them.

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  40. karenMarch 10, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Oh this was a pretty one. So serene, so true. It made me feel all peaceful inside. I may have a new favorite.

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  41. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 10, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Very beautiful post, Sue!

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  42. Dominique GohMarch 10, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Those are really very inspirational photos.. thanks for stopping by

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  43. VrindaMarch 10, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful pics!!

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  44. JudieMarch 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What wonderful photos, Sue. Wait--all but the second one--that one made me very nervous!!!!

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  45. Brian MillerMarch 10, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    great pictures to go with your words! like a breath of fresh air!

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  46. Myrna FosterMarch 10, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    All of the pilots in my family would agree with you.

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  47. City ShareMarch 11, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    A beautiful reminder to keep our perspective. Thank you.

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  48. ~✽Mumsy✽~March 11, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Oh how beautiful! Nothing beats being on top of the world..

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  49. CarolineMarch 11, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Wow, Sue. Such moving words and beautiful images. This filled me with the Spirit this morning.

    Thank you. :)

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  50. GattinaMarch 11, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I hope that all these pictures are photoshopped, because I would already have fallen down the rocks !

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  51. Su-sieee! MacMarch 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wowza!

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  52. AmyMarch 11, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    That last photo is my favorite. And what a great message.

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  53. Vicki/JakeMarch 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Late getting here:) but what a VIEW!

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  54. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Your pictures are spectacular and while I love that you visited and left me a comment I cannot publish a comment with a link.

    Thanks and God bless.

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  55. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsMarch 11, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful views and your poetry is perfect!

    Blessings & Aloha!
    Thank you for your sweet visit and soooo blessed to hear that that your nephew is doing well.

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  56. EG CameraGirlMarch 12, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    OH WOW! Great views!!

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  57. JennyMarch 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Oh Sue.

    While I will admit to having a bit of vertigo from a few of these pictures the poignant message was so worth the dizzy.

    Absolutely lovely.

    Thank you for lifting our spirits by sharing your joy in life!

    A=

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  58. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful photos that are all activating my fear of heights! What wonderful perspective they bring though! Thanks for stopping by The Simple Life.

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  59. TonyaMarch 13, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    LOVE your blog. Always thoughtful. Sometimes the great thoughts come through humor, other times, through inner soul radiating inspirational beauty. You are a wonderful person! I do so hope things work out for your son the way he hopes!

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  60. YvetteMarch 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    The photos remind me of how much I miss hiking, the beautiful vistas, challenging your body, and pure feeling of accomplishment when you've competed another trail. Thanks for stopping by my blog too!

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