Preface:Ā Last year I decided toĀ express my thanks during the month of November for something new each day, as so many others have done before me. I never finished this series, so thatās my goal this year. I amĀ re-postingĀ the ones I wrote last year and adding new ones. This was originally posted on 11/14/12 (with slight changes made today).
After living in Southern California (i.e. the land of eternal summer) for seven years, I was (and still am) enamored by the distinct seasons that Pennsylvania offers. I love the transitions that happen between each season. I love the variety of colors that God gives us to enjoy.
I appreciate each season for different reasons:
Winter, for the opportunity toĀ restĀ while the ground is frozen and the air is frigid…
Spring, for theĀ wonderĀ of watching the earth come back to life and for the colors that bloom…I have learned to appreciate Spring more than ever before because Winter feels so very long at times.
Summer,Ā Ā for theĀ adventure, the warmth and the lush green trees that cover Pennsylvania…
Fall,Ā for theĀ beautiful, glorious transitionĀ into Winter, giving us a month or so of beauty before the bleak sets in…
We serve such aĀ glorious,Ā creative,Ā loving GodĀ who has created all of these things for our enjoyment and wonder…just another way that He shows the world that He exists and thatĀ He loves us.
Even So, Joy 