I'm scurrying around this morning as I always do. Alarm goes off with the start of the news on local radio. Listen to 3 minutes of headlines, then the traffic, then the weather. Now get up. Shower, dress, makeup, iron what needs ironing while 2 cups of coffee brew. Prep cereal 'to go' cups for our ride to work. Read devotional and feel joy for that moment. What's for lunch? Check emails, start list for groceries, check menu for week. Make the bed. Find shoes and necklace and finish coffee. Ready?
Tired with me? I know, I know...you have the same schedule with a few variations.
While making the bed and wondering where the cat was, I looked out the window for a moment at the tree next to the building, which is barely dressed in its own fall colors. Next I feel the words, "give thanks for the leaves."
This past Thursday, on Thanksgiving morning, I snapped a fast picture of the same tree and the same leaves, because it was as if they changed color over night! They were a beautiful shade of yellow that reminded me of the Aspen trees I adore. They were here and then a front blew in and they now cover much of the ground. The tree of course remains, but it appears a bit more chilly without its clothes on!
How beautiful the leaves were in their moment. Really it was a moment, and I'm sooo very glad that I was able to see and appreciate the leaves in their majesty for that moment. In the sprint and summer months, they look much like the trees and leaves around them...or so I believe. However, in the fall/winter months after weekend full of rain, the leaves truly put on a show. It was fast, and only here for a minute, but by golly, I was able to appreciate the transition those leaves demonstrated.
Did I put deodorant on? Dang it! My coffee is now gone. Double dang it! My moments are fast and fleeting, as are yours. Do I want to live that way? Not necessarily. I want to spend more time looking at the leaves and learning to appreciate their Spring/Summer too. In the mean time, I'll savor the moments there are, and give thanks for the leaves I see.
Happy Birthday Momma!
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Smile because you can!
Life is such an amazing adventure! One day you're cruising along with certain expectations, a planned route, and plenty of gas in the tank. The next, you're not sure where you are on the map and your compass fell beind that comfy seat you were in.
Smile because you can!
About Me
- Rachel
- Austin, TX
- My name is Rachel, and I have a neuromuscular disease called Myasthenia Gravis. This crazy condition was bestowed upon me in late 2008, and has the ability to render your body weak and sometimes useless unless proper treatments are administered. I've learned so much, and I feel blessed I am able to share. I'm nervous to write, but have learned that I should. Maybe you'll take something away from my nonsense.