My Favorite Things: Fall

Yesterday was the first day I could taste it. AUTUMN. Now, granted, it was like 83 degress today. But the air is starting to cool, and the gentle breeze is starting to blow brightly colored leaves through the air. It's just starting, but I can't wait for Fall to be in full swing. 

Fall is my favorite season. When I was little I would always say, "I want to be in love in the Fall." It's a terribly romantic season to me. I love absolutely everything about Fall, except how quickly it turns into Winter. Pumpkins, apple cider, sweaters, brightly colored leaves...I love it all and I wish it would last longer. This sounds weird, but I have always felt the most alive during the Fall. Every time I walk outside I feel like dancing around and singing. I feel almost adventurous. 

Fall always reminds me of how quickly things change. Of course, there are the tangible physical reminders of changing leaves and cooler weather. But because I have such an affection for Fall, and because it is such a short season in the year, it reminds me to savor the good and the beauty around me.

This time next year, I will be married. My life will be radically different. Right now I'm kind of floating on the cloud of the hopes and dreams that I see becoming a reality in my life. And next year I'll be living that reality. And I just want to drink this all in.

"Learn to savor how good the Lord is" (Psalm 34:9) I don't like change (so it's ironic that I love Fall). When there is a good in my life, I want to cling to it. And the reality is, there is a LOT of good in my life. My friends, the city where I live, my job, my past experiences, my future plans. They are all so good. But the past couple of years I have grown in my appreciation for the "seasons" that the Lord has for me in my life. Things will change. Things need to change in order for me to receive the good that God has for me. 

So I feel like this Fall is going to be extra special in my heart. First of all, because that little girl dream of being in love in the Fall came true :) And second of all, I think the Lord is reminding me to savor His goodness...and to be ready to give and receive as He calls me. To savor His goodness, to delight in His love, and to be grateful with every breath for every breath.

Here's to the love of the Lord...and pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Catherine