Happy Wednesday, friends. I pray that today is finding you well.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for me as I am fully immersed in the gauntlet of this season. Whew!
For now, I’m taking a moment to answer the Fall-themed questions Joyce came up with.
Thanks for visiting! I can’t wait to read your own answers.
1. Fall officially rolls into the Northern Hemisphere on Monday (9/22)…what’s your favorite thing about fall?
College football season is my favorite thing about fall. All of my grand babies were born during the fall, so that now means that we do a lot of traveling in between games. It’s a busy time for us after lazy spring and summer seasons.
2. What’s one thing on your real or proverbial autumn bucket list?
I don’t have a bucket list for this season. I have a to-do list a mile long that includes shopping for birthday presents, arranging travel back and forth to my grands’ homes, and trying to finagle the Mr. into doing more traveling during Christmas.
3. Apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and cranberries are some of the top fall foods. Which one is your favorite and how do you like it prepared? Any on the list you don’t eat? Which one have you had most recently?
I’ll take apples please, just peeled and raw. I’m not a fancy girl. I often eat an apple for breakfast each day.
Do not even attempt to get me to eat sweet potatoes. It won’t happen. I won’t prepare them for any holiday dinner and will almost gag if I smell them at someone’s house.
4. ‘Fall is proof that change is beautiful’ is a popular sentiment. Would you agree or no? Elaborate.
I would agree with this statement. I’m a bit resistant to change, but I recognize the blessings that come with it. The seasonal shift to each season forces me to change perspective as I view the world through a different lens.
5. Is there a spot near you where people go to see the leaves change color? Will you try to leaf peep somewhere this fall? Lonely Planet lists the following ten places as the best for leaf peeping…of those listed which would you most like to visit?
Stowe, Vermont~Shenandoah National Park, Virginia~Columbia River Gorge, Oregon~Zion National Park, Utah~Tennessee/North Carolina border~West Virgina~Northwestern Wyoming~Wisconsin Northwoods~Northern Nevada~Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway, Arkansas
I don’t think there’s a location near me that people purposely visit to see the leaves change. I live in the South where the change isn’t nearly as dramatic as other places in the country.
Leaf-peeping isn’t my thing either. I’m not ever going to plan a trip to go leaf peeping. I appreciate the beauty of a crisp, red leaf if I happen upon it, but that’s about it.
6. My Random Thought
Did you watch the memorial service for Charlie Kirk?
Wow.
Just wow.
To see so many leaders of our country stand on a stage and proclaim the Gospel was something nobody saw coming.
What a reminder of the impact that one servant of God can have.
One person being obedient to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
One person not wasting a second of his life pointing people to Jesus.
My tears flowed as I watched Charlie’s wife take a deep breath and whisper a prayer followed by “I love you” before approaching the microphone.
The pain on her face and the tears that she shed were heartrending as she proclaimed that she had forgiven the person who took her precious Charlie’s life.
What a testament to her obedience to God even in the midst of unspeakable grief.
No ordinary person could stand up under that enormous weight – only someone who walks daily with the Father, leaning into Him for strength.
As I was driving home from dinner last night, I thought about Charlie Kirk and the impact he had on this world.
An old song I used to listen to way back in the day came to mind as I pictured Charlie in heaven, being greeted one day by every single person whose life he touched.
Tender hugs to all of you. I pray that this week treats you gently. I pray that you look for opportunities to share about Jesus. Time is fleeting.
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It sounds like a busy time for you with the football to watch and the birthdays!I think the change from summer into Fall is the easiest to deal with and it is such a pretty time.
I listened to Erika´s eulogy. So, so good. Heart wrenching but uplifting and inspiring at the same time. Her beauty where it counts- her heart- was on full display because of her love for Jesus. I was listening to commentary yesterday. The person was reading responses from writers/media people who heard it but who aren´t Christians. Some of the reactions were so sad. One writer said that he felt like he was in another country- that´s how odd the talk of Christ´s love and forgiveness was to him. It was sad! BUT, viewing things more positively, I can only imagine the influence that Erika´s and others words had on some of the impressionable. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Have a great day!
I find myself so surprised that in our day and age, there are people who haven’t heard about Jesus and His sacrifice for us. We desperately need to pray for the lost.
We watched the service and felt encouraged and hopeful. I was most impressed by Frank Turek and Marco Rubios’s speeches. We’re enjoying the Vols this season, but I do feel like money has changed the way college football feels, and not in a good way. Of course Clemson is a mess and we’ll see what happens there. Have fun celebrating all your grands this fall. We have two born in October so will be doing the same. Have a great day!
I just now was able to watch the CK memorial. watching it as I type. breaks my heart for Erika but yet, what a beautiful revival for our land. it’s hard to explain fall in the South isn’t it? no true colors of reds yellows and oranges. lots of browns. enjoy all of it.
I have prayed for revival for a long time. Seeing so many people flock to church and openly praise Jesus makes my heart sing with joy.
I sometimes wish the fall colors were more magnificent here in Alabama! I laughed out loud about your reaction to sweet potatoes. I feel the same way about salmon croquettes. One time our chef at work made them for lunch and I literally had to leave the building haha!
I grew up making salmon croquettes every single week. I actually don’t mind the smell of fish even with me being a vegan. I will say that the fish smell in a kitchen at work – that is a different level of a smell.
College football season is definitely the kick-off to fall for us! We had hockey the day of his memorial, but I tuned in every chance I got. It was amazing to see so many proclaiming the Gospel! I wept. I have no words for Erika…that lady is strong and amazing! Revival is here!!