a thursday in november

This season of Fall is not disappointing me. It's been beautiful in every way. Here are a few thoughts and observations from this beautiful Thursday in November.

1. This morning I slept in. Normal wake up time is between 6:00-6:30. Since I worked last night I stayed in bed until 7:00. As I was waking up I was surprised to hear Zach talking with Todd. He has been asking for Todd to wake him up early--this is not at all normal. Todd woke him up at 6:30. They ate breakfast, read Matthew 21 and prayed together. Zach loved it. And for me to hear them from our bedroom was pretty wonderful.

2. The wind has been strong the past two days. Watching the leaves blow down the street is pretty fantastic. It's as if hundreds of runners are racing towards the finish line of a long race. Or maybe like dancers twirling around in circles as the breeze carries them.

3. Lia begs to go to Chipolte at least 3-4 times a week. The only thing she eats is rice. A full bowl of rice. Today I took her to satisfy her craving--she smiled throughout her entire meal.

4. A very dear friend, Sherry, is in town for a few days. I was able to spend some time with her this morning and felt so refreshed sitting and chatting with her and her mom. So thankful for these times.

5. Zach told me on his way to school that when he and two of his friends grow up they are going to be roommates. He talked about how cool it was going to be for all of them to be together and that they would have tons of lego's and clones. I smiled and asked, "Do you think that when you are older you will enjoy the same things you do now?" He paused for a second and then said, "Oh, ya! We are going to have so many clones and set up the coolest lego stuff." It's possible I suppose.

6. Last weekend we were in Columbia. It was wonderful. I think I smiled the entire weekend. Fall festival, wedding of a dear friend, appetizers on the patio at Flatbranch with my dear friend, Somer, church Sunday morning, faces and hugs from people I treasure . . . my list could go on and on!

7. Letters from friends are priceless.