Fall is certainly in the air! Last Friday night, was homecoming for my Madi. That is big time in Texas…football and mums- big mums. In the middle of the afternoon, fall arrived. There was a slight breeze and a definite bit of chill in the air. All weekend our weather has been noticeably different and I certainly have a hankering for fall. There’s so much to love about this season, from sweaters and warm clothes; to chai, sitting by the fire, football and the crisp air.
Yet, the heart of this season always comes back to family for me. Traditions (one of my favorite things) and the cold (one of my least favorite things) draw the family in. I love our annual “sister shopping trip”, black Friday shopping with all the girls, watching my Madi play volleyball and celebrating one of my favorite days- the day I married my Brian!
There is so much beauty and splendor of the changing colors, welcoming the changing of the season. It all makes me appreciate the creativity and majesty of the Father.
As I think about how quickly the weather changes, as Madi and I sat under the Friday night lights, I am reminded of how quickly our lives change. Our children grow up. Our walk gets slower. Our families grow larger. Our homes warmer. Our schedules busier. Our tempers shorter. Our hope stronger. Our resolve greater.
But what is precious to me, is that when we least expect it, He can blow into our circumstance like a fall breeze and change things…even if in just a slightly, noticeable way…suddenly a new season has begun.
What do you love best about Fall?
My love,
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