To say I like Fall would truly be an understatement. It is, and always has been, my most favorite season of the year. To me, it is a New Beginning. Oddly enough - everything is dying but it all LOOKS so alive. The vibrant colors are breath-taking; the Autumn skies seem clearer and brighter. To look out over the lake to the horizon is to see true beauty. The air is crisp, and that makes me feel invigorated and far more alive. I relish this time of year, throwing on a warm sweater, making a large cup of herbal tea and just pressing my nose up against a window while I enjoy the views. The beauty of this season is that it extends into Thanksgiving and then to the Christmas season - the busiest time of year.
The economic climate has made us re-think the extravagances of past years and lean towards more traditional, simple things. This year's plan is for less gifting and more time spent with those we love. This truly should not be a burden, since most of us have far more than we 'need', and should probably just 'want' less. We should perhaps look to the ONE whom we celebrate at Christmas and follow His humility and His simplicity. We should look to the message(s) of Jesus, one of which was that He came that we might have life and that life more abundantly. I am sure He wasn't talking about the cars we drive, the homes we live in or even the gifts we give. He was talking about . . .(as I search my own heart, what exactly was He talking about?). . . He was talking about not what we have (the abundance of things); He was talking about an abundance that can fill our hearts. First, it is the knowledge of what He, the Savior of the world, came to do for us. He came to die for us so that we could have eternal life through faith in Him. But, then He came to give us perspective into what is and is not important in life. I suppose that age is a factor in perspective and what I may have considered important at 20, I no longer consider important at 60. The most important things in my life are not things at all; they are 11 incredible people who all have a piece of my heart and a big place in it. Some of their personalities come into conflict with mine, but that does not make me love them any less. Haha! Most of their personalities come into conflict with mine at one time or another, proving that I am not always the easiest person to deal with, even though I think I am the epitome of reason, open-mindedness and calm (ok family - laugh all at once, so I won't get hurt feelings:).
Back to this beautiful Fall season. I feel invigorated, rejuvenated and ready to take on the tasks that have been put off for so long. There is the issue of the 'den' being turned into a real office for Joe so that he can work from the house in inclement weather, which could happen any day now, since we've already had our first real snow. I struggle with time management; something about my brain flitting here and there all the time; but I am determined to get this room done. It will be a special place - a YANKEES room - a special room for a special person. It will be a place to work, but yet relax surrounded by a collection of baseballs, bats, photos, stained glass items as well as a full wall mural of the old Yankee Stadium from the press box. Perhaps these things are not really important but they allow for a bit of mindless relaxation during the work day - they just 'are what they are', little memories of times past, of special games enjoyed and of memorable players who achieved their dreams. My achieved dream would be to finish this room before the end of November, so that I can begin decorating for Christmas without the dread of this project hanging over my head.
The rain has stopped and it is still only 46 degrees, but then it is Fall, Autumn or MY FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR (call it what you will). I must get my mind in gear, and run out to do chores; things that will make life easier when I get back. I need a simple 'green pepper' so that I can prepare a meal I've been planning for days - a Chorizo Stew, which I think will be nice comfort food on this chilly Fall day. I started to say DREARY Fall Day, but realized this phrase in no way described my way of seeing the day. Perhaps it was the weatherman, perhaps someone I heard complaining about the weather - but it was not me, and since I am writing from my perspective, you'll just have to accept my slant - it is a beautiful day, chilly and without sun. It is a day that the Lord has made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
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