GLORIFY

Terri~Lynn Bealle

GLORIFY

NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Miracles do happen!

Self-portrait on the Chattahoochee River near the Buford Dam in Cumming, GA.

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I was giving God the glory in this self-capture and thanking HIM for bringing me through the most difficult times of my life. I had a mysterious diagnosis for 7+ years. It seemed like I had every test done imaginable… I felt like I was dying, and I almost did a few times. I was at the point where I asked God to either take me up to heaven soon, or give me an ANSWER! It got that bad. I was not living… I was suffering and struggling to hang in there. I gradually grew worse as time passed. Finally, one of the last diagnostic tests performed was an echocardiogram followed by a TEE test. THE discovery was made. I had two heart defects; my surgeon was amazed I was still alive. I just had major heart surgery last year… they stopped my heart, collapsed my lungs, repaired my heart, and after 6 hours in the operating room, I was taken to ICU, and then I woke up. I am here!!! It was a LONG journey, but I made it. I thank God, my family and friends for all of their prayers, and for an amazing cutting edge surgeon! In this time of recovery and healing, my creative outlet has been spent with photography, my true passion!

That is why I always say -> “Live in the moment, for it is precious.”

“I donate this art to Philadelphia Mission Charity.”
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By:
Terri~Lynn (with a grateful heart)
2009

Canon EOS Rebel XT

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GLORIFY by Terri~Lynn Bealle
GLORIFY by Terri~Lynn Bealle
  • onecent

    onecent

    OH SO BEAUTIFUL my dear friend!!!! what a scene!!!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thanks sweetie!!!

  • onecent

    onecent

    you are always welcome my dear!!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely shot

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thanks Antanas!!!

  • kenspics

    kenspics

    And you have done so with this photo!!
    Congratulations on the feature!!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thank you Ken!!!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Congratulations! Your work was voted the most popular entry in a First Things Group challenge

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    WOW, really? That’s such a wonderful surprise!!! That capture means so much to me, and this makes it even more special. Thank you so much! You made my week!!! xoxox’s, T

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Great, Terri Lynn. I hope you will submit this to the Southern United States Artists group.

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thanks Frannie; I submitted a few more images you suggested! Have a wonderful weekend! : ) T

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    This is inspired by the Holy Ghost. What a powerful and loving image. Prasie God for his goodness and where he has brought us from, and where he is leading us too. Awesome capture my dear sister in Christ. Just perfect.
    http://www.philadelphia33.org/

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    Thank you Trevor!!! This image is very powerful for me… It may not be the best picture; however, it has so much meaning and a message behind it.

    Take time to wonder, to give thanks, and to praise!

    “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10

    God Bless you Trevor! Terri

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    Wonderful capture:) Wonderful story….

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thanks Vanessa! This is my first self-portrait ever… I have to practice on those, lol! It really holds special meaning to me. xoxox’s, T

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    oh wow, thanks so much for featuring this image!!! That means so much to me! I am honored and very appreciative. xoxox’s, T : )

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Terri-Lynn; This is a wonderful photo that fits well with your story of personal survival and triumph against all odds. God bless you in your continuing recovery.
    steve

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    Awww… thanks Steve. What a way to put it. Your words nailed it right on the head; it’s been survival and triumph against all odds. I may write a book about this long journey one day. Are you a writer??? ; ) Thanks sweetie! T~Lynn

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    Embrace nature! excellent shot Terri!
    :)

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thanks Justine!

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    ..and what a journey to get to where you are today… you are one amazing woman!!
    xoxox

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thank you sweetie for your kind words!!! It’s not what you do after the storm, it’s how you handle it in the midst of it! I believe I was in a tornado, hurricane, desert, woods, lost at sea… for more than 40 days… ha! xoxox’s, T : )

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wonderful image

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thanks Scott!!!

  • Ruth Palmer

    Ruth Palmer

    Wonderful! All the glory goes to Him! This is so cool!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    YES, all the glory goes to HIM!!! Thank you so much Ruth. That’s my aunt’s name too! Beautiful name :) T~Lynn

  • Rick Todaro

    Rick Todaro

    Wonderful image and the message is truly inspriational for all , well done .... to God be the glory great things He has done…. His peace be with you ><>

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thank you so much Rick!!! God Bless you! T~Lynn

  • Gerry Danen

    Gerry Danen

    Terri-Lynn, praise God for all miracles, big and small. I survived cancer and heart disease. Our God is an awesome God!
    Indeed, NEVER give up!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    OH WOW, thank you Gerry for your comment and sharing your story of survival with me. God is an AWESOME GOD; AMEN! I’m so glad we are both here so that we can share our testimonies, and help and inspire others! Indeed, never give up. God Bless You! Terri~Lynn

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

    What a wonderful story and photo…AND a happy ending!!! So happy you are here to share your journey with us!

    Great job!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thank you so much Monica for taking the time to view my artwork and read my story! God is good! I’m so happy to be here to share this journey of life with you! I’m so grateful to be alive, and hope to inspire and help others along the way. xoxox’s, T~Lynn

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    Monica, I’m not sure how I missed this before, and I’m not sure when it was posted, but thank you, thank you, thank you for featuring this extremely personal and meaningful picture in your group! I’m so very honored! Bless you hun! And did I say thank you yet?! : )

  • Ray Schloss

    Ray Schloss

    wow, this is awesome! he is so worthy :D

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    thank you Ray! God is Good!!! ; )

  • Gerry Danen

    Gerry Danen

    Terri~Lynn, you can read my cancer diary and see the daily life of someone going through cancer treatment…

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle replied

    I will do that Gerry. God Bless you!!!

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