Believe

Photo taken by Hubby

 It is hard to believe that it is already the middle of October.  Our autumn colors have peaked.  They were very lovely this year.    The past couple of days have been wet and quite cold.   Mornings have been in the mid 30's and the daytime high's in the 40's.  Not ready for these cooler temperatures.   

Been gathering in the last of the harvest.

There was a bountiful supply of green tomatoes remaining.  Did not want them to go to waste.  Decided to try a new recipe...Green Tomato Relish.   When winter flies in the door it will be nice to open "a jar of summertime ".

Also been doing some sketching trying to capture some of the special gifts that October brings.

Well dear friends have a great end to your week. 

Would love to know what is happening in your part of the world.

Hugs

Debbie

"I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life."  John 6:47 (NIV)

An October Walk

There is something so lovely about an October walk.

Those first color changes that dot the hillside seem to pop.

 Oak leaves transitioning from green to other hues can be seen along the way.

 If you look up you may spot the moon peaking through the blue.

 What can be nicer on a walk than to have some company.

Schindler likes to stop and take a rest.

Not so this miss.  She is saying  "Come on. Hurry up you two slow pokes." 

Well I guess we need to be on our way if we are going to finish our October walk.

Hope all of you have a lovely end to your week.

Hugs

Debbie

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."  Isaiah 30:20 (NIV) 

Letting Go

This is a season of  letting go.

There are remnants of autumn that remain but more  bare branches are seen.

                                                                                   Fall's landscape is letting go of its bright colors.

It is in transition - getting ready for what comes next.











I too am letting go and making a transition.

Instead of painting flowers... 

branching out to abstracts.

Letting Go

This is certainly a change for me.  Sometimes one needs to let go a bit and make a transition.

Would love to hear if any of you might be letting go and making a transition.

Have a lovely week.

Hugs Debbie

"Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well."  Eccl. 11:6 (NIV)

Brief Visit

Autumn' s visit was brief... two weeks late when it arrived.  Gone before we could catch our breath.

It did not give us the usual vivid colors that we hope to see.  Many of the trees lost their leaves before turning.

(hubby's & my shadows)

 What it lacked in vibrant foliage though was made up by dramatic skies.

There was even a lovely rainbow to remind us that some things do remain the same.

Hope all of you are having a beautiful week.   Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.   I am mending and even hobbling about! 

God Bless

Debbie 

Encouragement

In this mixed up world where evil seems to persist one often finds themselves searching for encouragement.

This passage in Psalms has helped me...maybe it will you too.

"Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;

for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

Trust in the Lord and do good;  dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture."  Psalm 37: 1-3 (NIV)

May all of you be encouraged this week.

God Bless!

Debbie