I caught a first glimpse of Autumn the other day on campus! This little tree has begun to turn beautiful shades of gold and orange.
Tonight, the wind is howling as a cold front passes. I have some windows open, and it’s whistling through the screens. I love the sound and the feeling of the breeze!
Before long, there will be the smell of fireplaces and the tastes of pecan pies and cranberry sauce.
I love Autumn because everything looks, feels, sounds, smells, and tastes so beautiful, refreshing, and comforting. Autumn always makes me think of home, family, and warmth. I can’t wait to head up to Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving to spend time with my parents!
Meanwhile, we’re approaching Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day… bittersweet days when we remember our invisible families who have gone before us to our Heavenly homeland. Tucked in the middle is my birthday, when I get to thank God for giving me one more year! I’ve always found it sort of poetic that I was born at a time when we remember our dead.
Autumn is so full of gifts, and it reminds you of all the many gifts already in your life. Gifts you might take for granted during the year. It reminds you how very good and generous God is!
Can you tell this is my favorite time of year?
A glorious and blessed Autumn to everyone! :D
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26 October 2008 at 8:26 PM
Clark Bunch
Have you ever heard the old wives’ tale about how the Bible says that someday we will not be able to tell the seasons apart? That was a part of my experience growing up is that various old people thought this prophesy was in scripture. Actually, the opposite is true. In the book of Genesis, God promises for as long as the world lasts there will be day and night, summer and winter, etc.
BTW, autumn has been going on here in KY for a few weeks now. Where was this picture taken?
26 October 2008 at 8:34 PM
Practicing Catholic
Clark: No, I’ve never heard that… interesting.
I’m in Dallas, so unfortunately Autumn isn’t quite as spectacular as in other parts of the country. But it’s pleasant enough!
27 October 2008 at 7:18 PM
erica
lovely picture! we’re getting snow here tonight, the season’s first! let’s also remember that there are people who will struggle during these cool and chilly months to keep warm and remember them in our prayers (also doing what we can when we can to help out)!
31 October 2008 at 9:08 PM
Practicing Catholic
Erica: Right you are! Ah, snow… I love snow! I hope we get some this winter!