The Season Around the Bend

September 13, 2010

I love the season of autumn and so does Myron. Our 41st wedding anniversary will be coming up in October. That means we have been together for a number of years even though some were a bit rocky. We now have learned when to laugh with each other, when to give each other a little space and when to have some really good discussions from time to time as well as when to spend quality time with each other.

We spent a week of our summer at Sky Ranch (A Lutheran camp in Colorado) and had a marvelous time. We also spent a great time with relatives and friends for the other week. We caught up on our reading. We had daily worship and bible studies and some interesting conversations with another family from Colorado. The young college counselors were great and took great care of all of us. We enjoyed the music and the fun times we shared and got to know some great kids and folks.

What I don't like about this season is the fact that I have always battled allergies for as long as I can remember when my dad brought home a pheasant after hunting and I wanted to help him pluck the feathers. I sneezed so bad that the folks had to change my pillow from feather to foam rubber.

Well, now I have my usual sinus infection that I get from time to time which means I cough and have a dry throat, etc. Maybe I should go to a reliable allergist. I already know that I am allergic to dust, dirt and pollen, etc.

The holiday seasons will be coming along sooner than you know it.

Don't you just love it when it gets a little cooler and you can have a cup of hot cider or spiced cider? It's fun to take your grandchild to the pumpkin patch and get a pumpkin for $1.00 or going on a hayrack ride. Take time to have fun with your loved ones. It's worth it.

Always keep in mind that we can do something nice for someone else. We might open the door for an elderly person in the grocery store, we can always drop cans of food or clothing at Doorstep, Let's Help or the Rescue Mission here in town. We can even get involved with helping build homes for Habitat for Humanity, or as a good friend once told me, it can be as simple as saying hello to an older person that may be lonely.

Keep a smile in your heart and have a great day!!! :)