This morning is absolutely beautiful weather wise. Right now as I type I have a 21 month old and a 3 year old throwing fits because they don't want the windows open. Yes my kids are strange.
I live for this time of year, it wasn't always the case because growing up in central Texas there weren't the seasonal changes like here. No Fall colors, no cooler crisp air that I remember anyway, no pumpkin patches, no apple picking, boy did I miss out or what? Since moving from Texas to Illinois 3 weeks after I married finding the good in Illinois has been tough especially when family and friends were left behind and for those that know me know how close I am to my family and how the move has been. Thankfully the Lord has given me Fall and yes Winter too. I love everything about Fall well except for the gross costumes and decorations around Halloween those are just well yuck. For me Fall rejuvenates me. It reminds me of my Creator and how much he loves me.
It has been eight years since our move and how I would love to say my discontentment is all gone but it is something I still struggle with from day to day. I still dislike a lot of things about Illinois and living far away from family but I am so thankful that God moved us to a place where I can anticipate Fall each year. One of my favorite new things to do is to go Apple picking on my birthday. It is just another reminder that Yes God does know what he is doing although at times I still question his ways but that is another post.
