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NFS ~ Up for Elizabeth 12" x 24" 

Another great year of paintings and projects! I am so thankful for YEAR TWO of the website! Most of these projects where for friends of mine and they have travelled across many miles. Thank you for all for supporting my passion and having my art in your homes. Here is the collection from 2013. I hope you all enjoy this years collection! 

NFS ~ "Up" for Elizabeth 12" x  24"

NFS ~ Hope 24" X 36" 

NFS ~ Samuel  24'" x 36"

NFS ~ Mike and Melissa Two pieces 12" x 24" 

NFS ~ Bryce and Signe Three pieces 12" x  24" 

NFS ~ Total of Six 6" x 12" 

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NFS ~ Jeff's Place series

This special series was for a group of men who lived in a house we named Jeff's Place. This house was a place any one come and have there cup filled with coffee. I spent endless hours getting to know these men and they have become people I could count on them. I am proud and thankful to call them friends and they have taught me so much over the last couple of years. And more years to come.
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The Hidden Gem

Every year, I love going to the Hidden Gem in Fargo. There is a secret garden were I always take pictures in the early Fall. In Fargo, we are lucky if we get a Spring and Winter does not come early. I love walking around the garden and catching up with friends. It always reminds me of a song "In the Secret" by Chris Tomlin. This song talks about quieting yourself and reaching out to God.

 

In the secret, in the quiet place

In the stillness You are there.

In the secret, in the quiet hour I wait, 

Only for You,'cause I want to know You more;

                                  

I want to know You,

I want to hear Your voice

I want to know You more.

I want to touch You,

I want to see Your face

I want to know You more.

                                    

                                 

I am reaching for the highest goal,

then I might receive the prize.

Pressing onward, pushing every hindrance aside,

Out of my way, 'cause I want to know you more

                                 

I want to know You,

I want to hear Your voice

I want to know You more.

I want to touch You,

I want to see Your face

I want to know You more.

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Rejoice

I am always looking and researching different techniques to improve my photography. Of course I could spend all day in the gardens of St. Cloud but, this day my camera was running out of batteries. This made me think of how important every moment it and very day. Every day I try to be a light in a very dark world. I hope these pictures and my work help you to pause in our busy world we live in. 

"This is the day the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

I hope you enjoy!

This was the last shot before the camera died! Great Shot!

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