Fall

I love Fall. I love the cool crisp mornings and the bright sunny afternoons. I love the colors and the smells of this glorious time of year. I went out this afternoon and swept the piles of leaves off of my deck.

As I was sweeping, more leaves were falling around me. Hope Puppy kept dropping her ball in the pile of leaves only to get it swept off into the pile which she would then dive into the pile to find. Her absolute happiness made me laugh as I swept more leaves on the top of her head.

A feeling of deep contentment filled me as I looked out over the trees and watched the leaves swirling though the air. I felt a sense of rightness as I leaned on my broom and watched Hope Puppy. Those moments of rightness bring life and clarity when they come. They remind you that God is still in heaven and you are right where you need to be.

I am thankful for moments like this and thankful for the peace and joy that it brings. I am trying to rest and restore in these moments so I am prepared for the harder moments that come as I know they will.

But for now I will breathe in the glorious fall air and rest knowing that I am right where I need to be.

Just Connie