Friday, 18 January 2013

Closed Doors, Open Windows

This week brings for me, the end of my job and that is a good thing.  The conditions have been very hard to bear and the stress has caused so much anxiety in my mind and body that the doctor told me I needed to quit.  And since he put that in writing I am trusting that there will not be any trouble with employment insurance.  Today I got the lab work and ECG out of the way and am looking forward to some time to recuperate.  

The photo below is a perfect illustration of what I am feeling right now.  Coming out of the dark and difficult shadows and moving towards that lovely green garden full of beauty and life.



A favourite scripture verse comes to mind as well . . .
"He has called us out of darkness, into His marvelous light"
1 Peter 2:9


Linking up with Bonnie and friends for Photo Art Friday.

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18 comments:

  1. Lorrie18 January 2013 at 20:15

    Oh Andrea, I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a stressful time. I hope that you will soon experience the restfulness that comes from a green garden, and time to heal with God.

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  2. Kim Stevens18 January 2013 at 20:41

    Oh me too, so sorry you have had so much stress!! Hopefully it won't take as much time to de-stress as it did to get there. Your photo is beautiful and really illustrates that lovely verse. I look forward to seeing you around here more often, you have been missed! And as you saw I changed up my my blog a bit, and I see we have the same background! :) Blessings to you Andrea, xo , Kim

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  3. Currie Silver19 January 2013 at 04:02

    oh how gorgeous a photo, Andrea, and how BEautimously it illustrates the theme.

    this will BE a good thing. I have walked this path, too, and when it seemed most too much I was blessed with what I needed to keep going and Now... well, Now it is a whole new World full of JOY. like this!!

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  4. Sherri B.19 January 2013 at 06:13

    I'm so sorry about the stress and anxiety you've been feeling...I hope this time of rest will rejuvenate your spirit and ease your mind. Anxiety is so draining...your photo is peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for sharing - have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  5. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.19 January 2013 at 08:18

    Isn't it satisfying when we produce a piece of photo art that reflects our present path? Beautifully edited and so significant because it holds such meaning for you. Hope you are soon luxuriating in all the green waiting for you.

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  6. Deanna19 January 2013 at 11:38

    I am sorry that you have been experiencing such stress in your life, but it appears that you are moving toward a better life-style...you will not regret your decision. Your image illustrates your feelings beautifully!!

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  7. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 12:47

    Love the photo...and the perfect verse to accompany it. And I appreciate you sharing your story. Our family is in a dark jobless place right now...thanks for the reminder that there IS glorious light coming :-)

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  8. Ida19 January 2013 at 21:04

    Stress is never an easy thing to deal with. I hope now that your life will become more calm and as peaceful as this lovely scene you've shared.

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  9. Tamar SB20 January 2013 at 04:31

    I'm glad you're at peace - I hope without the job anxiety and stress you feel fabulous!

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  10. sunflowerkat 20 January 2013 at 08:21

    I think the selective blur also illustrates your message. Things are becoming clear. Very nice work!

    Kat

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  11. Pat20 January 2013 at 08:39

    A beautiful image. I hope things get better for you.

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  12. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:42

    A marvellous piece of work! So well balanced, and such a wonderful perspective... may we all be heading that way!

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  13. A Creative Grace20 January 2013 at 08:45

    A gorgeous picture and I'm so glad to hear that you are coming out of a difficult time into better ones x

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  14. NatureFootstep21 January 2013 at 12:19

    nice work, really suits the subjet. :)

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  15. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 16:05

    So very soothing like Psalm 23...Blessings!

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  16. dsblanchard21 January 2013 at 19:28

    Dear Andrea Dawn,

    My husband had an incredible sermon this week where he asked the question, "Did you ever wonder why Jesus had to be tortured, why he couldn't have just died for us through a peaceful death?" I honestly had never wondered that, but there was a reason and he preached about it. There was a reason, too, why your path crossed that man at the coffee company and a purpose in your suffering at that cross. Hmmm, "you had to suffer at that cross" isn't that an interesting way of describing it!? All for the glory of God--someday we will know...someday.

    I loved the picture. It shouts "hope"!
    Dawn

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  17. Electra22 January 2013 at 19:54

    Beautifully done!!!

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  18. Sarah Luckadoo24 January 2013 at 19:48

    This is beautiful, you are beautiful! You've been on my heart, so I've been praying for you!

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