Summer Morning Views From Sequoyah NWR

I’m sharing two morning views of Sequoyah NWR taken early yesterday, then I’ll share a few thoughts about how today affects me.

Colorful sunrise from Tuff Boat Ramp at Sequoyah NWR – Samsung cell phone photo

It was supposed to be partly cloudy at the refuge yesterday morning, but it turned out to be more cloudy than that. The upside? Those clouds helped create a stunning, colorful sunrise at the refuge.

I was at the Tuff Boat Ramp on the Arkansas River when the sun came up over the horizon. The pinks, purples, oranges, yellows, and blues in the sky were gorgeous.

Rainbow over Lower Scarborough Slough at Sequoyah NWR – Samsung cell phone photo

While I was at the Tuff Boat Ramp, a rainbow formed in the southwestern sky. I believe it was the longest lasting rainbow I’ve ever seen. It was still visible when we arrived at the Lower Scarborough Slough. Of course, I had to take photos that showed the rainbow over the slough.

While hope is the most common symbolic meaning of rainbows, they also represent renewal, transformation, connection, diversity, good luck, and joy, all rooted in their striking appearance after storms.

On to today, the 4th of July.

I’m not celebrating today. It’s a rough day for me personally because two years ago, is when I lost my mother. I’ll always feel some grief and loss on the anniversary of her death.

Mom would have loved these two photos. She always appreciated beautiful views and nature.

There are other reasons why I won’t be celebrating today. I’m not going to get into the details of “why” this morning, but that time is coming. In fact, it feels unavoidable.

Life is good.

Mia

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