Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Bird's eye view

Sketch - Magic Marker on paper

Sometimes, sometimes You raise me up on eagle's wings, not so much to deliver from circumstance, but to stretch and teach when temporary irritations make the world too small and I become blind to the bigger story, the eternal story, and the scent of water in the desert.


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19 comments:

  1. joannaSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Jodi

    Beautiful sketch, love the fluid lines , and the poem,,,,flies like an angel on eagles wings.

    Cheers,
    Joanny

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  2. MistySeptember 23, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    when i become blind to the scent of water in the desert.
    oh, jodi, this line alone.....
    but the bigger truth here, the one of your glorious markers on the everyday... that of seeing past the moment, knowing there is a fullness beyond our comprehension. this is so. good.

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  3. Stephanie AnnSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    I love it, I've never liked using magic markers but you make them look so pretty.

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  4. LeslieSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    How can you make markers look like a Van Gogh?

    And your words are making me cry. So good. So very, very, good.

    Thanks for your continued prayers, friend.

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  5. RachelSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    I really like this, He lifts us up into His presence and fills us with hope, reminding us of the eternal, even while in present circumstances! Your so gifted in your writing and your art work!

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  6. JodiSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    God is good. Thanks, everyone.

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  7. imoomieSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Thoroughly enjoying my visit! Love the truth you have spoken.

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  8. Brian MillerSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    perspective...a great thing i often have to be lifted up to learn...nice pic too.

    i think your link over at emily's is busted...may want to check it...

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  9. ClaudiaSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    love it - and so can relate
    ..when temporary irritations make the world too small and I become blind to the bigger story,...

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  10. JodiSeptember 23, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Brian, thanks for letting me know. I re-entered it.

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  11. Emily YoungSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Wow. I wish I could make Magic Marker look that gorgeous... And your words are so beautiful, especially the line "the scent of water in the desert."

    Thank you for your comment on my blog, too. I LOVE the way you described your favorite sounds. Wind in the trees is one of my favorites, too.

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  12. NancySeptember 23, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Friend! I've been away from blog world for ever so long. The scent of water in the desert--I know this joy.

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  13. Mommy EmilySeptember 24, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    oh... the last line grabbed me and hung on, as did your sketch. i love the lines, the flow, the color, the way you make me live in your art. and i love that you share this, because i feel this too. and i want to smell the water in the desert. love to you.... xo

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  14. Come Away With MeSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Ahhhh, the eagle's wings moments!

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  15. डा0 हेमंत कुमार ♠ Dr Hemant KumarSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    nice and impressive sketch...
    With best wishes.
    Hemant

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  16. JodiSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks, Hemant

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  17. LeslieSeptember 24, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    93 degrees! I can't believe it! And I'm hearing reports that Canada is still in the mid-80's. So no chance of cooler weather down here until you guys cool off...

    P.S. Thanks, as always, for your faithful prayers.

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  18. Thickethouse.wordpressSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Love the bird's eye view! And the color.

    Have you ever read The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge? One of my favorite books.

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  19. DeborahSeptember 25, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Love this..pondering... :)

    Deborah xo

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