If heaven and earth meet anywhere, it just might be right here where I’ve lived for the last decade. I am convinced that Dominican skies are the most beautiful to exist. Maybe it’s because we’re away from the smoggy city. Or perhaps it’s because it rains so often. It could be due to the fact that there aren’t buildings to block my view. Whatever the reason, I’m all about the beautiful blue ocean I see when I look up.

The sheer quantity of rainbows we experience is incredible. The colors are so pronounced that people can’t help but pause to appreciate them. God has certainly used nature to show me how much He cares for me.

I don’t care how good of an iPhone you own, there’s no way to perfectly capture the majesty of these seas of blue and pink.

And don’t get me started on the sunrises and sunsets. I know those yellows and oranges aren’t created simply for my benefit, but sometimes I pretend that they’re secret messages just for me.

There are so many beautiful things in my home country, and I am excited to marvel again at the mountains and the forests and the rolling plains. But for now, I’m reveling in the beauty of these stunning Dominican skies.

No, I’m not saying goodbye to a person today. But God has very clearly shown me his handiwork – and his love – through the paintings he creates on the fresh canvas of each day. And for that I am forever grateful.

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Psalm 19:1-3