Sunrise, Sunset & Weather: Life On The 45th Parallel - Leelanau Area Photography by Jeff Rabidoux

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Ellianna Helps God Paint the Sunrise

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2:45 A.M. My phone rings and its a nurse from Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. A mother is in labor with her full-term baby who, unfortunately, passed away from unknown causes yesterday in her womb. 1 hr. and 45 minutes later, I am taking pictures of this beautiful angel whom God has called.

On the way home, the ...sky begins to come alive with today's glorious sunrise. I listen to "His" voice, telling me to turn around and go back to the Holiday Inn on West bay that I just passed. Minutes later, I am set up on the dock which has been closed for the season. And before my eyes, His glory fills the morning sky. Bless you, young child, and thank you for helping God paint the sky for me this morning. And may His grace and love fill your heart young mother, knowing that your sweet child has been welcomed into His kingdom.

Now I lay Me Down To Sleep...a non-profit organization that I have volunteered for about 6 months ago, has allowed me to share in these beautiful, and obviously sad moments, as these families experience the loss of a baby. I am truly blessed to be a part of this wonderful organization and I encourage all of you to visit their website and, if it touches your heart, to perhaps make a tax deductible donation that will help them to recruit and train more volunteers, so that every parent can have lasting memories of their baby, who spent so little time here on earth, but will be forever in the hearts of their parents.
Please visit www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

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Kennedy's Sunset

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:22:02 GMT

This sunset was taken from the Lake Michigan shoreline, looking out toward the Manitou Islands. According to the old Indian fable, the two island represent the two baby bears, who passed away as they tried to swim across Lake Michigan to escape a horrible forest fire in Wisconsin. Mother bear was ahead of her babies, and upon reaching the shoreline, she crawled upon the bluff and looked back toward her young cubs.

Unfortunately, the Lake Michigan waves were too much for the little ones, and they couldn't make it safely to shore. As the legend continues, it is said that the spirit of the Manitou covered the two cubs with sand, creating the Manitou Islands, and then covered the heartbroken mother bear, forming the point of the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

On this night, I had just returned from my first assignment as a photographer for the volunteer organization, "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep". I was blessed with the opportunity to photograph an angel here on earth, her name is "Kennedy". She had passed away early in the morning following the day of her birth, leaving behind her twin sister to go through this life without her.

After taking pictures of Kennedy, I headed from Traverse City back to Glen Arbor. As evening set in,I decided to head out for the sunset, because I needed to spend some time thinking about the day, and how Kennedy, her parents, and her family, had changed my life forever.

So, as the sun set on Sleeping Bear Bay, I took this photograph. In my mind, it was immediately "Kennedy's Sunset", one of God's first gifts to her. And just another of the many gifts He has given me. I am thankful for many things in my life and especially, the gift of being able to capture His beauty...both in nature and in His people.

May God Bless You Kennedy...and hold you in the palm of His hand!

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Iris farm at sunset

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