Gratitude

Today I'm reminded that no matter how ugly things get in life, there are reminders all around us that we have a loving Father watching us from above.
There will always be something bad to despair over in this world -but the Lord surrounds us with good things that help us make it through. I just hate it when the bad things are all up in my grill looking me in the eye. I have to keep pushing them aside so I can see past to the velvet roses and lilac trees.
Life is such an adventure. I'm so blessed.

I've mentioned this before, but I love fall. The leaves are turning, the breeze is brisk and seems a little mischevious.

Bright orange pumpkin mounds line the outside walls of grocery stores, and I thrill at the thought of carving again.