Picture of the day - April 24, 2008

"Renewal"

Photo by Rick Rouse. Yesterday morning Cheria and I were driving down U.S. Highway 58 between Abingdon and Damascus, Virginia when we noticed the sea of yellow flowers surrounding this large, long-abandoned farmhouse. We have passed this scene countless times over the years, but neither of us had ever seen it look quite like this. Springtime has a way of making dull and often depressing sights look alive and vibrant, and although this old house has surely seen its last human inhabitant the beautiful spring flowers in the field surrounding it make it look a bit more inviting than it has looked in a long, long time. Springtime is my favorite time of the year. It is a time of renewal when the drab colors of winter are quietly painted over by the unseen hand of our Creator - the one who spoke the world and everything in it into existence so many years ago. God gave each of us life, and every spring he puts a "fresh coat of paint" on our wonderful world so that we can enjoy it all the more.     Visitor Comments... Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA I have long wanted to go through this house. I love old houses and old barns.     Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Great job with today’s picture Rick!! I love all the colors and the sharpness. I wonder what those walls would have to say if they could talk. Very nice!   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"