Last night, we were sitting on the couch and I got cold! Can you believe it? Summer is officially closing it’s doors and we are entering into the Fall. It’s a weird thought. I’ve been reflecting back on this summer through the past couple days and a lot of stuff happened…
We bought a house:
Our Sister got married:
Seth had is 10 year HS Reunion:
And we went to Disneyland plenty of times:
And as I sat there last night, as I was shivering, I kept thinking about how blessed I’ve been this summer to have so many amazing things happen to me the past couple months. It really is a testament to God’s grace. He brought all those blessings to me at times that were much needed – especially when I didn’t know I needed them. I knew I needed a new house (TRUST me) but I didn’t realize what a blessing it would be to me. I didn’t realize that my relationship with my sister could get any deeper – and then she got married and it brought an entirely new dimension into our relationship. It’s weird to think that Seth has been out of High School 10 years and then next year will be my year, but I really got a great picture of family while we were there – it made us realize what a blessings kids will be when they come (but give us time…lol) and I didn’t realize how blessed I am to have such great friends to spend my summer with, from here or abroad.
While summer has been fantastic, I am finding that I am ready for fall. This came as a realization to me because I LOVE summer! It’s my favorite season of the year, by far, but there’s something missing. Summer can’t stand alone. Granted, I live in Southern California so some would argue that it’s summer year-round here, and maybe it is. But my physical, mental, and emotional being is changing. It’s almost as though I can feel myself growing up. Those self-realization times are weird aren’t they? A time to be reflective on who we are and who God is shaping us and molding us to be. But that’s what I am feeling.
I am ready for fall; for new blessings, and grace to abound in my life. I am ready to see what God brings in this new season. I’m ready to see the leaves changing, and see the fruits of my blessings this summer blossom and grow. And I am SO ready for a caramel apple cider right now…