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I have been working in this town for over 5 years now. For over 5 years, every weekday morning, I have been admiring this church. I think it is a private school and a church.I never took the time to go and visit it. I admired it from a distance.

Now my company is moving to a different location next week and I shall greatly miss this town which I grew to love. Here is the view that greets me every morning to work. It tells me to center myself and not get too caught in the whirlwind of the day :)


Click on the picture to get a better look. I took this picture yesterday from my car when I was waiting for the light to turn green.

This place would be just 20 minutes away, and I can often come here for lunch. But just like so many promises of keeping in touch, I am not sure if this one would be realized.

Comments

pRiyA said…
thank you for the reminder Pink.
February 7, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Sylvia K said…
Lovely photo and I can understand why you will miss it! I hope the new location has something that will be worthwhile.
February 7, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Bobkat said…
Yeah, that's a great tree :) I just know you'll find something else to centre yourself in your new neighbourhood though :)
February 8, 2009 at 9:04 AM
karen said…
good luck with the new working location - hope you find new & interesting places there, too! :-)
February 8, 2009 at 9:25 AM
bindu said…
I like your last sentence. Hope your new commute is at least as interesting.
February 8, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Lori ann said…
yes, what Karen said. Maybe this will be a blessing in disguise?

xx lori
February 9, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Zion Girl said…
What a beautiful photo and a very unique church. Best wishes on your new journey. My favorite new quote that came from a lesson in my church is: ALWAYS FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. I love this........
February 10, 2009 at 7:21 AM
Angela said…
Moving is heart-breaking, and moving is a wonderful challenge. Don`t regret now that you made up your mind. Amazing new things will be waiting for you around the corner!
February 10, 2009 at 8:31 AM
CrystalChick said…
It is very nice, but maybe you just weren't meant to see the inside. The view of it on your way to work each day gave you exactly what you needed and why.

Nothing is permanent, so mow you can go to another town and find things along that route that will benefit you too.
February 11, 2009 at 5:17 AM
Tillybud said…
I missed my old journey with it's little churches and winding roads. Now I love my new 'big skies' journey. To everything there is a season...
February 13, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Jagriti said…
beautiful photograph...! but this is the truth about life..we realize the importance of things, places and perople when they are about to go far from us...
February 21, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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