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Beauty through my lens…

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The beauties I found in my backyard.

Lately, I’ve been learning to slow down and really see, not just with my eyes, but with my heart.

The sky is soft in the morning, the flowers blooming by the sidewalk, and the wind brushing the trees like a song.

But something inside me is changing.
I’m learning to pay attention, to notice the light as it filters through the leaves, and to find beauty even in the ordinary and overlooked.

This is the lens I’m choosing now,
one shaped by gratitude, healing and hope. The more I look through it, the more beauty I see, not just around me, but within me too. – denise marie

    “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

    A glimpse of my ventures outdoors…

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    These last few years, I’ve learned to slow down just enough to be present and lean into the stillness as I seek God in prayer. My greatest moments are when I am basking in His presence while in nature, it brings me pure joy.

    Road Trips…

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    Wind Turbines

    Yesterday we were on our way to see family in the Bay from Sacramento, old school music on the radio, blue skies and a smooth ride as many people were on the road heading to their destinations to enjoy their Thanksgiving day.

    A wave of excitement came over me when I saw the Wind Turbines, because it means that we are almost there!

    At times it’s hard to not live near family, but I am so grateful for a quick trip to the Bay or to Washington State.

    Visiting family is a refuel to my soul!🩷

    – denise marie

    Spirit lead me…

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    These images and video clips were taken last weekend in Seattle.

    When I visit, I often have a need to go to the water. There is so much peace I find in its presence.


    “Thank You God for making it possible for me to experience peace at all times. Because You gave us Your Son, I always have a way to know and experience You. There is nothing that can separate me from Your loving presence”.

    – denise marie

    Celebrating a day in history…

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    Wearing pearls & Celebrating the History making of our Madam Vice President Kamala Harris 🖤🤎🤍💛❤️

    I will not be silenced…

    My voice matters.

    My opinion matters.

    My words matter.

    My thoughts matter.

    What I have to say matters.

    How I feel matters.

    My questions matter.

    My disagreeing with you matters.

    Standing up for myself matters.

    Speaking up matters.

    What I like matters.

    What I don’t like matters.

    Telling my jokes matter.

    Telling my story matters.

    My choice matters.

    My dreams matter.

    My disappointments matter.

    My goals matter.

    My style matters.

    Being comfortable in my own skin matters.

    Being confident matters.

    Being unsure at times, matters.

    Taking my time to process my feelings matters.

    Being sad matters.

    Being happy matters.

    Being angry matters.

    Laughing out loud matters.

    My smile matters.

    My quirkiness matters.

    My “no” matters.

    My “yes” matters.

    Saying exactly what I mean matters.

    Having boundaries matter.

    Being kind to myself matters.

    Being kind to others matters.

    Practicing self-care matters.

    Loving freely matters.

    My brown skin matters.

    Being myself, even when others say it’s “too much” matters.

    Being free spirited matters.

    Letting go of what I can’t control matters.

    Liking myself matters.

    Loving myself matters.

    I matter.

    ~ denise marie

    When the waves come crashing…I will trust you.

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    “Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters
    Wherever You would call me,
    Take me deeper than my feet
    could ever wander
    And my faith will be made stronger
    In the presence of my Savior”.
    ⁃ Oceans by Hillsong United

    This summer, I had an overwhelming need to go to the Ocean, so I told my husband and the next day we drove to Santa Cruz.

    As I stood there on these rocks on the beach, I watched the water go from calm to all of a sudden the waves came crashing violently and then the calmness of the water subsided as the waves went back out to sea.

    I was so fortunate to capture this photo at the exact moment of impact.

    As I watched in awe, I heard God sweetly whisper, “trust me”.

    Unbeknownst to me, my life would change four days later, when I survived a pulmonary embolism.

    As I heal, this picture is a constant reminder of how we all face the unexpected crashing of overwhelming situations that disrupt our life. But even in those uncertain times, God promises to be our firm foundation, as he continuously whispers “trust me”.

    “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety”.

    – Psalm 18:2

    ~ denise marie

    “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36 #nolongerheldcaptive