I’m thinking that I must be getting older when I choose a title such as I did for this blog.
Who else would talk about seasons?
A long time ago I heard a song by Steve and Anni Chapman that talks about the stages of our life in seasons. I was thinking that, if a good long life of 80 years is divided into seasons,
I should be in the Fall season at this time. Wow!
The good thing is that Fall is very beautiful! I love the colors, the fresh air, the anticipation of special celebrations and pulling those yummy pies out of the oven.
In a similar way, my life is full of the colors of the changesthat have transpired in this season of my life.
Just as Fall is a time of new beginnings,
there have been moves out of the house, as well as abroad,
bringing about big changes!
In the last 8 years, we have added three in-law kids and
five grandkids to our family!
(One can’t deny that this adds lots of color!)
I also can’t forget to mention that Fall has always been a time to go back
and learn more and I seem to remember, even as a child,
the anticipation of moving upto a higher grade level
with a mixture of pride and fear!
This makes me feel quite at home right about now!
Just getting set up to do these posts, has been a learning curve for me.
Yes, it’s an exciting time of change,
learning and realizing that there is much to look forward to.
(One can’t deny that this adds lots of color!)
I also can’t forget to mention that Fall has always been a time to go back
and learn more and I seem to remember, even as a child,
the anticipation of moving upto a higher grade level
with a mixture of pride and fear!
This makes me feel quite at home right about now!
Just getting set up to do these posts, has been a learning curve for me.
Yes, it’s an exciting time of change,
learning and realizing that there is much to look forward to.
Fall is also a time to feel like we can, in some ways, rest and enjoy the harvest,
the fruit of our labor.
As I look at my life in this manner, I can say that I am learning to embrace the changes this season brings, because I see that only through these changes
will I see the beauty of further growth.
8 comments:
How nice to see that you are starting a blog. It is a fun way to chronicle our lives. I've enjoyed your post on Seasons - and look forward to reading subsequent entries. It is a gift to find yet another way of getting to know you better. Have fun blogging!
You photos are beautiful, and your thoughts so meaningful!
May you be blessed as you share your life journey.
Great post Anneliese..I like what you said about the 'changes in season' in our lives..I am embracing 'each season'.
i don't know why i have tears in my eyes, but i do.
i sense your heart, your gratitude, your love of God and family...what a beautiful gift to share with the "other eyes" that will read your post.
i love it when people visit and leave comments, and i hope we can visit each other in this way, and get to know each other better....
happy writing.
Way to go!!! I am so proud of you! And your blog is awesome...I love the template(seriously, you will have to show me how you did the Header because I have never been able to figure it out!)and I am looking forward to your posts. You have always been a phenomenal writer and I am thrilled that we will be able to be challenged and encouraged by your posts!
From someone who has walked thru many seasons with you.....I am so glad to be your friend.
Oh I am soooooo happy to see you here ... I am afraid that I only have a second to drop by but I will be back for 'more' later. I'm at work so I guess I should NOT be doing this! Later. Your blog is as beautiful and as full of blessing as you are yourself.
You did it! =)
Mom, your blog is beautiful! And you are a great writer! I still remember you working hard to edit my homework ... and I just didn't seem to care much about writing. I'm sure glad you persevered because now I love to write. Thanks for starting a blog ... another way to remain close across the miles.
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