Autumn Reflections

Football Sundays with golden leaves falling from the trees outside and the rain coming down in quarter sized drops makes me want to stay in under my fuzzy blanket watching the game. Ron and I had a peaceful Sunday afternoon. How is it that we develop traditions and then certain weather or times of the year trigger the longing for the familiar. Today, I was too lazy to go back to the store for a pomegranate  but oh how I craved one to pick apart as we snuggled in watching the game.

I love living where there are 4 distinct seasons. So we always get to look forward to the next phase knowing that the warmth will inevitably return after the spring rains in a few months. So today, I put away my shorts and short sleeves and hung up my sweaters and leggins knowing that cozy days snuggled up in front of a fire are right around the corner.

Life is like the seasons, we are the young ones until we are not. Now there is no fear and flurry getting 4 little ones ready for church or the worry of whoopy cushions disrupting the service. This is the time Ron and I sit side by side holding hands during prayers for our children and their children. Our lives are still full of busyness and people but not the running around like it was when our nest was full.

So, I got out my book and cup of tea and thanked God for the season that I am in. The season of autumn and this season of life are both making me feel blessed with where God has led me thus far.

In Him,
Joyful
10-17-2010