Fall

Fall finally made it to East Texas. Definitely my time of the year; the winds turn cool ~ gently tuning the wind chimes that speaks words to my heart, leaves turn to hues of color that only God could imagine and I sigh with great relief. Some feel that New Years Day is the start of all things anew.... that first true Fall day is the same for me.
This has been a very extraordinary year of changes for me. Like the trees I rejoice, in living color, for all my blessings and I'll wait calmly for a new dress of green that will sure to come in the new year. Mostly I rejoice that the tapestry God weaves for my life, looking like a mess from my point of view, is a work of art that only angels see the beauty ~ and every once in a while ~ reveal to me with quite whispers to my soul.

Thanksgiving Day

Such a wonderful day. The weather was perfect, dinner was excellent and I had some very rare, quite moments with Tim (and his deep thoughts about life & future in general). He is quite an awesome young man; even if I say so ~ very often ~ myself.

I frequently look back on the collection (well... 100s) of photos I've taken of Tim over the last 18 years; this one is at the top 10 favorites. The look is one of 'exasperation' at my constant camera in his face, but the conversation lingers.

His struggles are with making 'mature, responsible decisions' (translation - good Mom advise) and doing the things that are whimsical and youthful folly.

To him ~ the end result is yet to be seen.
To me ~ the end result is an unspeakable feeling of 'job well done, Mom'.