Autumn Musings

Just sitting here, savoring the moment. It's starting to dawn on me how quickly things are getting ready to change. It's just like the autumn leaves. One day they are an emerald hue and then morning arrives, only to greet you with a whole spectrum of colors. In a little less than two months, I'll look out the window and be momentarily startled to find mountains. Then I'll stop and gaze in utter amazement at their beauty. One foot is here in Minnesota and one is preparing to take the leap over to West Virginia and a whole new chapter of my life.
In the here and now, I choose to be thankful for the little things. Snapshots that will travel with me: morning coffee on the front porch with my family, accompanied by lively conversation and the occasional hummingbird. I'll also take those rainy afternoons that found my sister Amy and I sprawled out on the sofa, watching Anne of Green Gables. or there's always cooking my favorite Filipino food alongside of my mom and sharing memories. These are my treasures to take with me to the great unknown.
God is leading me forward, prodding me along with an excited grin upon His face. I grip on to His outstretched hand. Come what may, I know that my Father is with me and He'll never let go!