“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose
under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV
No, I am not rushing for Christmas to come – although stores
are already preparing for the holiday shopping; and no, I am not celebrating
back to school like those parents in the Staples commercial. For me the most wonderful time of the year is
autumn.
Autumn is the beautiful season that transitions from the hot
days of summer to the cold snowy days of winter. It is the time of year when we can remove our
air conditioners and open the windows to let in the cool brisk air and the smell
of pine from the wood-burning fireplaces.
Every year I continue to be in awe of the beautiful tapestry of orange,
yellow, green, burgundy leaves that cover the trees on the rolling hill and
mountains surrounding our home. I love the smell of pumpkin pies baking in the
oven and the hot spiced apple cider on the stove. As we drive to the store we see houses
beautifully decorated with orange and yellow mums, jack-o-lanterns carved out
of pumpkins from the pumpkin patch and large dried corn stalks and dried corn
hung on doors and pillars. I enjoy
visiting neighboring farms that have corn mazes and hayrides along with pick
your own pumpkin from the patch. There
is nothing like attending a local football game in the brisk night air while
sipping hot chocolate and cheering your team on to victory. Then in November we commemorate the end of
autumn with a bountiful feast on Thanksgiving Day giving thanks for all the
Lord has provided.
Yes, I am singing the song, “It’s the most wonderful time of
the year”. It’s a time of reflecting and
giving thanks to our Lord and Savior for His beautiful handiwork in His
creation and His continual provisions for His creation.
2 comments:
Enjoyed your post, Michele. Such a pretty picture too!
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Love,
Bethany
PS: I like your colorful blog background.
Wonderful post.
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