The End of a Long, Hot Day

From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the LORD is to be praised.  Psalm 113:3

The dog days of summer.  They are sweltering and hot.  And humid.  Just walking outside to go to work, I can feel that bead of sweat running down the small of my back before I'm ten feet out the door.  It is uncomfortable, but relief is on the way.  

Even in the summertime, there are moments in the evening just before the sun goes down that are cool and beautiful.  Often Tricia will look out the kitchen window and say, "Let's go out in the front.  The sun is just right!"  And we'll run out the front door and enjoy God's grand finale.  It's when He causes the sun to cast long shadows across the landscape.

It's a peaceful time.  The day is done.  It's time to relax and breathe in the fresh country air - even if it is still a little too hot and sticky for my liking.

The chores have all been done.  The hens are making their way to their roosts.  The calves are separated and calling for their mommas.  The goats are off somewhere getting into trouble, who knows?  And who cares?  We'll just watch as the "credits start to roll" as we take in the final moments of the day.

From the front porch, you can watch as the sun dips below the trees on the western horizon.  Just a simple way to enjoy the serenity of a late summer afternoon.

And if you are really quick, you can hold the sun in your hand!

Good night, everyone!