Anyway

I am really enjoying this Fall spectacle we've got going on out there. I can't even begin to put into words what seeing all these bursting colors of red, orange, yellow and green do to my soul. I am so thankful for the opportunity to witness the masterpieces God places before us each and every moment of the day. This morning as I went out into the crisp, sunlit morning, I was amazed seeing the leaves of some of the trees cascading to the ground, what a sight! Even on Nicholasville Road yesterday, backed up in traffic, I marveled at the colors of the trees as we inched along. If I had a camera with me, I'd be taking pictures nonstop.

I've also been enjoying these critters of the country. We have the cutest little chipmunks, and they're storing up food for the winter. It's really fun watching them stuff their little furry fat cheeks, disappear, then come right back for more. Predictably, we're calling them Chip and Dale. The other critters that we're seeing a lot of out here in the country are the deer and the turkey. What a sight seeing them out in the fields, sometimes mingled among the cows and horses.

This morning, in addition to Chip and Dale, there's a lot of birds checking out the feeders and those leaves are a falling. I don't want to think of the season that's waiting in the wings, even though, like the chipmunks, we are getting ready for it.

I'm like everone else, I get discouraged when I'm overwhelmed with life's constant struggles. I'm able to overcome the shadow of discouragement because I not only ask God for help, but I hold tight to a special Bible verse that He actually handed me one morning while taking a walk. I tried to clear my mind and let God place a verse in my thoughts. It was Ecclesiastes 4:12. I held it in my memory and looked it up when I got home, not having a clue what it would say. I wasn't the least bit surprised by what I read....Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. I knew the simple truth in these words from very personal experience.

I continue to seek out fellowship with strong Christians on a regular basis. And when I do experience those times of uncertainty and feel like my efforts to share encouragement with others goes unnoticed, I just continue to do it..... anyway.

Have a great day, luv, Susan