Letting Go

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Fall, it’s what the leaves do. Fade, it’s what the flowers do. Feed, it’s what the animals do. Firewood, it’s what the Northwoods People do.

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Preparations for winter is a letting go of summer. I don’t let go very well. I guess it reminds me of all the people I have lost. Maybe it reminds me of those I may lose at any time. I walk the woods and have long talks with God about this.

As I move on my relationship with God is a part of every aspect of life. His presence is very real. I have sometimes been mystified how God’s presence can be so hidden by those with no relationship. I suppose it’s like being totally color blind. How can one acknowledge or even know about a color never seen? How can one know a hidden creator even though creation colors everything? Then there’s Faith…it’s own color.

These were my thoughts as I watched the sun set while coloring the dock by water reflection (see first gallery picture). Could it be the only way others see the Son is from another’s Faith reflection??

I wonder how much letting go does one need to see a new color…gain Faith…Know God?

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)

Gary

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Outdoors Man, Hunter, Fisherman, Guide, Writer / Author, Photographer, Public Speaker, Musician, Song Writer, Story Teller, Follower Of Jesus. Love God and family and total strangers

56 thoughts on “Letting Go”

  2. Thank you, Gary, for sharing your meditations on the color of faith. I had never thought of that aspect. The transitions (letting go in nature) from Summer to Autumn begin slowly, but then it seems all of a sudden, the leaves give way…and then the fall colors abound. Your captures of the various expressions of autumn in the landscape in your great photos are all fantastic examples of change in the making. Blessings to you.

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    1. Thanks Wynne. I love your comment. I had at one time thought a good Blog name would be “pictures and ponderings” but it reminded me of trying to put a coffee shop in an art gallery. I’m glad to think (as do others like you) they go well together. Yet I know that nature goes with about anything as does coffee.

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  4. As always I love the photos Gary. We’ve been doing a lot of letting go over this last 12 months. A daughter in law, and a close friend both finished their battles with cancer. An older friend in the ICU after a stroke three days ago and a celebration of life service that I sang at yesterday are our falling leaves. That bite of frost in our hearts remind us of how fleeting life is and how urgent our need to finish well.

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    1. Pete, you are on the front lines seeing leaves fall. There’s a bittersweet beauty of finishing well. I’m glad Autumn is not a bland month even though fleeting. You articulate the symbolism and reality of life so well.

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    1. Thankyou David. The strange part of these valleys is that we do grow and seem to be set up to not just survive but thrive. No formulas here but part of God’s grace is a closer sense of his presence in the dark and deep valleys. Thanks for prayer as well. I’m quite sure that prayer here has a bright thread in eternities tapestry. A mystery u.ntil we fully know

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  6. Gary,

    For many reasons this hit the heart and soul in good ways. Letting go…

    like you, I’ve often wondered about those that know him, too. I can’t imagine walking through this world without the new Covenant with Christ,

    I love my Fultz family. Please give Tania and Cheryl my love. I’m praying for you all always, Gary.

    You have such a gift in photography~ seeing and capturing the most beautiful things life has to offer. Many blessings dear friend.

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    1. Oh Karla…I know how hard letting go is. You know a lot about this. Somethings we mourn a long time when precious people or things slip away in life’s issues. When our family gathers and says goodbyes, we often say “bye for now” knowing next time our hello might be in eternity.

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  7. Beautiful reflections, Gary. This is my favorite season for all the reasons you mentioned. Seems strange to have affinity for something that too reminds me of letting go and loss, and yet, the letting go, embracing the warmth of memory, and dwelling with all that has been just brings a sense of peace and wholeness in my heart. Blessings to you during this transition season. Hopefully the weather will be gentle on you.

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    1. Thanks Erika. Fall is still my favorite season even though I find myself looking back on the past year and then turning into the cold winds that bring a nip to the air followed by snow. That would include the metaphors of life as well. The change from letting go what has died and dying and grasping memories as well as new life does bring peace and wholeness depending on God for that closure and newness born (sometimes in the storm). Blessings to you as well.

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    1. Thanks Nancy. I do have moments of sadness when I see gusts of wind and hundreds of leaves sail to the ground. Sometimes I think the ducks and geese have the right idea with winter coming when they say “I’m Otta Here”. But…the fish are biting and I’m not done pondering.

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    1. Thanks Alan. I keep trying to bridge gaps for those who really cannot fathm that God not only exists but wants a personal relationship with us. It’s a reality only through Faith which seems to be a mystery to so many. The God of this world has taken humanity to a place where truth is a lie.

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  15. Beautiful photographs…so very uplifting! Nature is God’s good gift to us. We see His hand at work through all of creation. Standing still and taking time to notice is key. You do that in your photographs. God’s continuous presence with us at all times and in all places is such a comfort. Indeed, He walks with us through everything. Again, being aware of His presence is what makes our earthy walk holy. We know the steps matter to our Heavenly Father and His love guides our footsteps.

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    1. Thanks G. W. It’s an intentional try that makes sense to me. I’m happy when someone recognizes the “try”. Even when the photos are a stretch sometimes. A little bit of pixel truth helps communicate hopefully.

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    1. Yes, I am glad God is involved in the smallest details of life. He often does the opposite of what we would like and we later find it’s for our good and His good. Things we cannot fathom. He whispers “trust me”

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  22. Love your words of wisdom. Good stuff as always!! Letting go…such a reminder to not have to tight of a grip..being ready to have arms wide and ready to embrace “new.”
    Amazing photos!!💜

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    1. Thanks Alicia. I’m not very good at letting go. A bit like an oak leaf still hanging on midwinter. I have a good friend who keeps encouraging …”hang on to everything in this life loosely, except Jesus”. Now it’s harvest time. Finding myself 482 emails behind…I think I’ll post an autumn picture and get more ready for winter.

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  23. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I told you about my late husband, Gary. I did not tell you about my late daughter, Melanie. She died after Gary died. He would not have taken it well. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 10. She was on dialysis 11 months before she died at age 25. I prayed for 15 years always believing the Lord would heal her. He had healed her of many things before.
    But I had watched her suffer so much at many different stages. I would have gladly taken her pain for myself. But I did not get to do that. I had a lot of fear at that time, and it takes faith to fight. But I learned so very much that taught me how to pray for others.
    I don’t know you or your struggle. The only thing I can say that what I learned was her pain and my pain stopped when the Lord took her home. I knew she was healed and finally made whole. She was with Jesus and Gary and was happier than she ever was here. Just know there is an end to suffering and joy comes in the morning. And her middle name is Joy. Count your blessings, Gary. You have so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is the key to victory. I think that is the reason I messed up the comment so I could share all of this with you. I will be praying for you and your family.

    May God bless you and keep you all of your days! ❤️🕊️❤️

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    1. Thankyou for sharing Wanda. Our Tania has Spinabifida which comes with all kinds of problems which compound with age. Over 40 surgeries…several life flights. Hanging between life and eternity several times. Why God has kept her alive for 43 years is a mystery except she affects people deeply. The sodium dump other imbalences and sudden seizures is later in life stuff. Life threatening. Hard to experience

      So sorry for your Gary and your daughter. That does change how we pray

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      1. Tania is such a beautiful name. It all sounds so painful. I cannot imagine how hard it has been. The only good thing I can see is your wife is so lucky to have you by her side through it all. I am sure you are greatly loved by both of them.
        One day it will all be clear why you had to suffer and you will be glad for it. Hang in there. You are one special Gary!

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  24. There’s something quietly moving in the way you connect the shift of seasons with the challenge of releasing what’s hard to let go, especially when you mentioned watching the sunset reflecting off the dock. Reading your thoughts felt like being invited into a gentle walk, where faith becomes less an idea and more a lived, steady presence.

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