Reflecting on Summer

This morning I woke up to sky blanketed in soft gray fleecy clouds. The air was heavy with moisture and there was a chill in the air. Autumn has arrived and soon the rains will follow.  I love fall. I love hot drinks on cool mornings, the sound leaves make when they're crushed under my feet, the smell of harvest in the air and the beautiful sunsets.

This summer challenged me to find contentment in just being, here, at home. My heart ached multiple times to 'go' elsewhere this summer, to Pennsylvania for a family reunion, to Colorado for our annual summer trip, to San Francisco to visit a friend. However, the Lord had different plans for us.

Last night I decided to make a collage of our pictures from this summer. I had such a great time reflecting on all the fun we did have 'staycationing' here in Oregon and all the wonderful times we were given to spend as a family. And you know what? I feel so blessed. I feel full and happy and content and I can say with certainty, we had a great summer! Thank you Lord!

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