November 1, 2009 - November Abiding |
Well now. If I were able to stop time, I would do it today.
Our pretty little town is nicknamed "The Southern Part of Heaven," a name that suits it well.
When we first came for a visit many years ago, my husband warned,
"If I take you there, you will never want to leave."
That was, and still is, true.
As daylight savings time ends, I relish this downshifting into "the slow time." The mornings are misty
and chilly; the afternoons are brief, golden, and ripe. Long evenings are the time to pull on a sweater and inhale the ancient smell of woodsmoke and fallen leaves. I want to walk fast and far,
on and on-- forever-- in the damp forest. Instead, I come home and kiss my sweeties, stir the soup, light the candles, and feel a longing for something that I cannot name.
Since I can't stop time, I promise to savor every single hour.
And I hope that you are happy, well, and soaking up the blessings that rain down all around us
every golden day.
xo Ann |
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November 4, 2009 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Sylvia |
| Ahhh...It was with deep joy that I listened to my daughter and her husband as they announced the name of our first grandchild: Autumn! This season has always held a deep and abiding place in my life. My favorite in God's beautiful year. |
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November 5, 2009 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by mozart |
Sylvia,
Your granddaughter has a beautiful name!
I pray that you're finding peace and renewal this year as you begin a fresh chapter of life. Grown children.... I can only begin to imagine the satisfaction of that.
xxx ooo A. |
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