Last evening after Eli took this lovely photo, he came rushing into the house all in a tizzy. He wanted me to help him change the camera card and we needed to hurry as the sun was going down and he wanted to get a bunch more pictures. After getting the card changed, he rushed back out the door talking about all the gorgeous photos awaiting him. Being overwhelmed by the thought, he exclaimed "It's like trying to put the ocean in a cup!!"
Later in the evening Eli told me how much he enjoys taking photos and sharing them with others on my blog. He said that it gives him purpose and makes him happy to share God's beautiful things with other people. He also said that it wouldn't be near as enjoyable to him if he just took the pictures and hung them on his wall for only him to enjoy.
Eli, at the wise old age of 10, has discovered a truth that it's taken me more than 30 years to really begin to embrace. That truth is this: that there is purpose and great joy in giving to others rather than keeping things only for one's self.
4 comments:
Thank you Eli for sharing those lovely pictures and also the sad joy I experience as I look upon then. I know this sounds like a oxymoron but it is my feelings, and thank you again.
Eli, God has given you a gift! Thanks for sharing it with us. You have a way of capturing God's beauty in a uniquely creative way, which brings Him glory.
Miss Candie
Eli, You are a blessing! Your work is beautiful!
Ruth, PA
10? Such beautiful photos......
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