Jake’s back, and how wonderful that is! In case you’re “wonder”-ing, yes, I did go to the fireworks last night. The tide was coming in as I walked along the promenade, and there was a delicious whoosh as the sea met the shore. The white caps in the darkness were beautiful- just one of the many wonderful sights that make up this world of ours.
I’ve never witnessed any of the spectacular world-renowned sights that fill our world with wonder- the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of China, Macchu Pichu… I’m going to start small, with the things that are wonderful to me.
Lisa, on the beach at Scarborough
My wonderful firstborn child. I make no apologies for the quality of the photo, which is 38 years old. What you can’t see from this shot is the absolute fear which gripped me that day, as I thought I’d lost her, there on the beach. Or the relief when she was returned to me, wailing, as I frantically combed the beach. Or the wonder that she is now a fullgrown and beautiful woman.
James, by the lakeshore at Fuschl, in Austria
Nineteen years behind his sister, James brought his own wonder. Here, I think he’s wondering which piece to move next?
When it comes to family, it doesn’t get more wonderful than the reunion that brought my Dad together with his brothers and sisters in Poland, after 64 years of separation.
Together, at last, in Poland
So that’s the sentimental part. For me, it’s always wonderful to wake to the sun, rising in the sky. The sky and the cloud formations are endlessly fascinating as the sun climbs up through them. 
An Algarve sky has a different quality. The view from my Tavira rooftop is wonderful to me.
And the sky so often ends up purest blue, reflected in the sparkling sea.
Just now and then, I can capture some clouds.
Often they build towards the end of the day, then it’s over, as wonderfully as it began.
What do you find wonderful in the world? There is so much to celebrate, and Jakesprinter works hard every week to share with us his talent. He would love you to share your world too. Don’t worry- he’s always kind. Follow the flying dragon or the links to join us.
No song this week? My friend Madhu says “What a wonderful World”, but I was singing that old Jimmy Ruffin song.
restlessjo 
What a great post Jo. I loved how you wove your family through it all…they really are the most wonderful part of our lives, and your images [including the first one] are stunners !!!
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Thanks Jo. You’re very kind.
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Happy Birthday!!
I can’t even imagine the fear you must have felt when your daughter went missing. I do love the 70’s look of photos, I have many of my daughters from that era too.
I guess the family reunion was truly amazing, 64 years a lifetime literally. Was it war related?
The sky and sunset pics are beautiful.
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Thanks Vicky! It’s been lovely. If you click on “reunion” it takes you to the post about my Dad’s journey. Yes, it was. It’s quite a story.
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Doh! I never thought to click the link.
I go and have a read 🙂
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Family is the most Wonderful Gift while the Skies connects us all just look up and feel the its embrace. Lovely photos!
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Many thanks Tania.
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Indeed, wonderful family memories and travel times. We are blessed. Thanks for sharing yours.
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The son has just been struck off my wonderful list, Lynne! (not for the first time- what are sons for?) It was nice while it lasted.
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Wonderful indeed – what a fabulous post!
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Thanks Chica. Decorating nearly done?
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Oh so nearly…just about 3 moe weeks to go!
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Tolle Bilder,wünsche dir eine glückliche schöne und gesunde neue Woche Gruss Gislinde.
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Filen danke, Gislinde.
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It certainly has its moments, Marianne. We had a beautiful UK sunrise this morning, and then some rain. Do I care? Not at all.
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It´s a joy to see how wonderful your life is, Jo 🙂
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Family – you can’t get more wonderful than that!
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After the lovely (UK) sunrise this morning I looked at my emails and the wonderful son has charged an XBox game to my account. Happy birthday, mum? You just have to smile…
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What a wonderful family stories! And your photos are wonderful too, I enjoyed them a lot.
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Thank you. We are lucky to have families to share, aren’t we!
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Yes and thank God for our families! 🙂
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Oh, a wonderful story Jo, thank you for sharing…:)
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Thank you for taking the time to share.
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Thank you for sharing such a wonderful, lovely post! I was thinking of doing one on my family too or just a collage of the things that are wonderful to me in life. I ended up with the ski theme as we were just at the store getting the kids fitted with their ski equipment for the year and it was gray today. It made me think how wonderful it will be to be back on the slopes! 🙂 Beautiful family!
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It’s a bit corny, Nicole, but it’s close to all our hearts. The sunrise was glorious here this morning, but here’s the rain. Well, it’s November in the UK…
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful comments and places with us!
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So many lovely things to share, Amy.
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Wonderful moments with family plus wonderful places plus your inspirational words
I found all in one here Jo , Thank you very much for sharing I really appreciate 🙂
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It’s a pleasure, Jake. I love your work.
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You have a wonderful collection of different wonderful things I love it 🙂
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Many thanks. It was a pleasure to share.
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful in every way.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Bless you, Francine. it’s a joy to share.
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There really is so much to be grateful for isn’t there? Beautiful post Jo. Appreciate the shout out….couldn’t get that song out of my head 🙂
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I’d forgotten that one and was away with the Jimmy Ruffin, but it didn’t really fit with the post. Smiled when I saw yours and just had to put it in there.
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You were obviously in a more romantic frame of mind 🙂
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Yes,I agree with you. Family is a wonderful thing. Love your sunrises and sunsets. The clouds are always a wonder to me, especially when I’m in a plane. Awesome sight! Your evening sounds wonderful too. 🙂
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That’s when the glass of port comes out! (just a small one)
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