Sorry it's been soo long since I last posted! School has kept me pretty busy the past few weeks, and doing home construction at the same time isn't an easy feat. FYI: Don't try remodeling and chemistry at the same time. ;)
School, though, also means the turning of the season. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons (I guess I really don't have a favorite. I love all of them!.) The luscious reds, golden browns, bright oranges, and happy yellows always bring a smile to my face whenever I step outside.
Autumn was a time of hard work but also of fun while I was growing up. My family used to rake all the leaves in our front yard into one big pile, sometimes 8 or 10 feet high. Then we would have so much fun jumping into the leaf pile. Of course, everyone who has raked leaves know that when you pack leaves down, they are SO hard to rake up. That's when the work part would come in.
But who cares?! Jumping and cartwheeling into leaves is worth it!
Another thing I love about fall is two words: PUMPKIN SPICE.
Now, I know some of you are saying, "Ugh, pumpkin spice only belongs in pumpkin pie. I don't get the whole excitement about it." My dad sympathizes with you. I once went to the store with him and found Pumpkin Spice Fribreze. Somehow, *ahem*, it found it's way into the cart and home.
But my glory didn't last long. My little sister got a hold of it and used WAY too much in our basement. We couldn't go down there for a week cause it stunk to high heaven!
Needless to say, not everything pumpkin is bad. I love the taste of pumpkin spice in pie, bread, or even coffee. It is like drinking in the warm golden rays of sunshine while standing in a pumpkin patch. That first sip or bite of wonderful goodness that fills your mouth in a burst of spices.
Why post about pumpkins and colors? Why not? When we go outside, we see evidence of a Heavenly Creator and a Majestic Designer. Fall is when all the true colors of leaves shine forth. He alone created those wonderful and intricate designs that fill our hearts with wonder and awe at the sight of His gentle yet powerful hand. God also created cinnamon and nutmeg. The warm spiciness of them open your eyes to His masterful workmanship of such small things.
This season, don't get bogged down with school or an extra workload. Take time to step outside to see God's handiwork. He is in control of everything you can see, including yourself. When you feel depressed, remember that God never gives you more than you can handle. He cares about the sparrows and the color of the leaves; He cares about you too.
I hope you all enjoy this autumn!
