Blessings

Fog Over the Tennessee River

Fog Over the Tennessee River

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Fog fills the air above the Tennessee River at the Wilson Dam in Florence, Alabama. We went with a group from our church on a marriage retreat, which was in Florence, Alabama. It was a great weekend spent making our marriages stronger, and I would encourage anyone who can to go to such a thing. On Saturday morning, I looked out from the balcony of our hotel room, and I saw the scene above.
Metropolitan Cathedral in Panama City

Metropolitan Cathedral in Panama City

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The ornate altarpiece of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Panama City, Panama, which we visited during our 2024 Panama trip. Although this is not the type of church we attend, we stopped in to have a look around, and it was beautiful to see. The full name of the building is the Metropolitan Archcathedral Basilica of Santa María la Antigua, or Catedral Basílica Santa María la Antigua de Panamá in Spanish.
Cocoa Beach Chairs and Umbrellas

Cocoa Beach Chairs and Umbrellas

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Beach chairs and umbrellas in the sand on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean at Cocoa Beach, Florida, from our visit in July 2024. When we have gotten to the beach early and have staked out our spot, I sometimes get a little frustrated when people come later and set up their stuff right in front of us. However, these people did at least go over to the side just a bit and were not directly in front of us.
World War II Memorial in Washington, DC

World War II Memorial in Washington, DC

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The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, honors those who served in the United States Armed Forces during the war. Pictured above is the Atlantic archw, commemorating triumph in the Atlantic theater. Centered in the Atlantic arch, you can see the corresponding Pacific arch. Recently, I have seen lots of photos and video of our nation’s capital, and it reminded me of our visit there in 2023.
Panama City in the Distance

Panama City in the Distance

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A mountain and the skyline of Panama City, Panama, rise in the distance behind the waters of Panama Bay off the Pacific Ocean, as seen during our 2024 Panama trip. In between our visit to the Panama Canal and Panama Viejo, we stopped at a place along a causeway with a great view of Panama City1. It was fascinating to be able to see the city across the bay, along with all of the boats in the bay, only a few of which are visible here.
Twin Falls at Rock Island State Park in Tennessee

Twin Falls at Rock Island State Park in Tennessee

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Water flows over Twin Falls at Rock Island State Park in Tennessee, as seen during our 2024 Tennessee Waterfalls trip. When we were looking at Tennessee State Parks to visit to see waterfalls, I had seen photos of Twin Falls. But when we were at Rock Island State Park, I could not figure out where these falls were at first. So I had to get out my phone and do a little more looking.
Our 2024 Christmas Tree

Our 2024 Christmas Tree

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Our Christmas tree for 2024 in our den. This photo was from December 23, when all of the gifts were wrapped and placed under the tree, because we would start opening them the next day. Yes, Christmas was a couple of weeks ago now, but I am still catching up on the Christmas posts. It was a busy holiday season, not that I am complaining about it. And besides, this photo is being posted on the 12th Day of Christmas.