September 22nd is almost here! Fall will arrive! Some blossoms are beginning to fade, Fall ones are coming on...the tomatoes and blueberries are on their "last legs", but the grapes, kiwi and nectarines are ripening nicely! I took some photos around our yard this afternoon that show these very things.
You wouldn't want to see photos of me in transition! I can go from Spring to Winter in an hour! However, the transition comes less often, not welcomed nor enjoyed and the joy of sharing all my moments with my Lord becomes paramount. This morning in church, two words were spoken that added to my journey in this life. It was not a Bible verse, but just two words intertwined with others, that made a difference...not in spiritual growth, but in perspective! In about a week, I'll share those words. They are in the process of being printed on a T shirt, along with other appropriate words! The past 5 weeks have caused a "soaring of my spirit"...cementing my purpose and therefore my passion!
Yesterday...I attended an event in one of the downtown parks with a couple of friends...found some great items, including a couple of Christmas gifts. Can you believe Christmas is only a smidge over 3 months away! Earlier that day, I went to a soccer game that 2 of my grandkids were playing in. They're just learning the game at age 4...not what they expected. My granddaughter is EXTREMELY competitive, you know, a Legend In Her Own Mind type of thought...she was already pro, screaming crowds, etc. Well, the reality was that she got kicked in the shin (by one of her own teammates, no less), a big bully boy (not really), on the other team kicked the ball away as she was about to score and, she realized that the other team was making way more goals! This caused her to fold her arms across her chest (always a sign of impending trouble), march off the field, announcing she was quitting soccer, never playing again, it was too hard! (At her mother's wise insistence, she returned to the field as part of the TEAM!) My grandson hung in there, although I'm told on the way home, he too was DONE with soccer. He's waiting for baseball. His sister hates baseball! However today, they are both anticipating their next game!
Even earlier than the soccer game, I was a guest at a bridal shower for my daughter-in-law's sister, who is getting married early next month. It was so much fun...beautiful people, food and surroundings! Whenever I attend a shower or a wedding, I find that part of me is a little jealous. You know, all is ahead of them...not many mistakes made yet...and they have all this opportunity to get it right! Then, I remember I had the same opportunity...all was fresh and new, the anticipation was huge and we both KNEW what it would take to keep it continuing to be fresh and new! What it has become and will continue to be, is a journey of love, disappointment, love, anger, love, self-centerdness, love, disbelief, love, loneliness, love, laughter, love, tears, love, but above all, commitment! We have the Lord to thank for that, because in our own strength, we may not survive the hard days! (Don'cha know?!) I'm traveling to North Dakota later this month, so thought I'd throw that in! ;-)
I hear that the channel has been changed in the next room...why, I do believe I hear...can it be? football! Actually, I don't mind, rather enjoy it! So, enjoy your evening, whatever it is and have a beautiful and blessed week!
