BLESSINGS

It has been a busy month of October for me and my family.  We lost a very dear, close friend and my Mom has been having health problems.  The hardest part was that these two things overlapped on us.  Anyway, we will miss our friend, Catherine.  She was one of the most faithful of my friends.  She knew that no matter what transpired on earth, God would make it right.  She was wanting to go home to be with her Lord ever since her husband, Walt, left eight years ago.  Walt and Catherine were two of the most loving, family oriented people I knew.  They were the salt of the earth, always fun to be around, always joyful and filled with love for God, each other, their family, friends and all they were in contact with.  We've missed Walt for these past eight years and it is so comforting to know they are back together and with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

And I'm happy to report that my Mom is doing well.  After a week of doctors visits, procedures and a two day hospital stay, she is resting at home and feeling so much better.  Thank you, God.

This is such a beautiful time of year here in Central Kentucky.  The colors of the trees, the horse farms and the beautiful backdrop of the Fall sky create vistas begging to be captured, whether in my mind or a photographer's lens.  Many times during my drives around Paris and Georgetown, I'm so tempted to just pull over and take it all in.  Every time I get to walk I'm just wishing that I had the ability to keep this season from marching on and keep it here until Spring.  Oh well.

I have been enjoying the football these past weeks, but I'm afraid most of the teams that I follow have been having really tough times.  I plan to continue cheering for UK and pray for these young men, especially that there are no more injuries.  After many of the NFL teams I like got beat this past week, it was good to see the second half of the Bronco's game last night as Peyton Manning pulled off his greatest comeback ever.  I actually went to bed once they got within three, cause I figured he had it all figured out and they were headed for a comeback win.  It was fun to turn on Sportscenter this morning and see that he did just what I had anticipated last night.  It's fun to see former UK players Jacob Tamme and Wesley Woodyard experiencing something that awesome.

I'm continuing to follow my UpperRoom readings each morning.  They always give me something encouraging and inspirational to help get me through the occasional rough day.  We are also nearing the end of our Beth Moore Bible Study at church.  The Psalms of the Ascent ( Psalm 120-134 ) are an awesome place to go for the opportunity to grow closer to our God.

And because it is such a beautiful Fall morning, I need to get my act together today for some fall cleaning in addition to a country walk.  I hope you are able to enjoy your day as well.  Stay safe and take care.  luv, Susan