Everything Horses and Livestock® November 2021 Vol. 6 Issue 4

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

The View from the Sliding Glass Door

The crisp days of Autumn are growing shorter as I sit and cast my gaze at the now barren stick trees. The rich hues of orange and purples long past as the leaves now litter the ground in a symphony of crisp fading colors. There is a sharp contrast between the deep blue sky and the rugged grooved bark of the walnut trees. Long shadows seem to linger, and my nose and toes remind me of the cooler days that we are now in. I slip into some socks, and pour a cup of joe into my favorite mug as memories of summer flood my mind. The brilliant reds of tomatoes ripening on the vine. Squash blossoms and their deep yellows… Surprise Lilies and their dainty pink blossoms that stand on leafless stems as the sun illuminates their petals, delighting my heart and mind…. Butterflies, Frogs, and Hummingbirds all part of a not so distant time, step aside for the new season. The season of Lights. As darkness creeps forward into the late after noon, lawns and entryways

become illuminated with warm soft glows. Later lights will twinkle on tree branches and roof tops ringing in the birth of Jesus and the New Year filled with it’s promises of Hope and Joy.The season of rich homemade pies and dinners that stick to your ribs. The season of traditions, gatherings with card and checker games, family and friends. Darker colder days bring us inside close to the ones we love. Rich fragrances of cinnamon and vanilla warm our hearts and homes – drawing our minds to Holiday traditions and rich flavors. I can still taste my moms twisted bread, steaming hot with melted cinnamon butter. The mouthwatering delight of homemade candies that my granny and I prepared, both treats richer blessings than I could ever deserve. Yet isn’t that the reason. Isn’t that the Hope. All of our traditions, are rooted in the warmth and blessing that come from love and gratefulness. From being a part of something bigger, something longer and stronger than any other force this side of heaven. Our hearts, lives and stories connected past, present, and future.

The promise of heaven and being gathered together with generations gone and those to come. Gracious gifts to our human hearts and souls. It brings light and hope to our hearts. Here in Kansas the following new year is filled with frosty mornings- Frost so thick it looks like snow as it illuminates the darkness of the season. Frosty windows with their unique designs tickle our minds and bring again the awareness of a greater creator and plan. It is a season of light now but also of rest. Unseen to us, a new season has taken root and before long we will see the beginnings of it. New Life bursts forth, new growth takes root, and flourishes. Brilliant green begins to burst into view! I pray this season of light will warm your heart, encourage your soul and find you filled and rested. Hearts overflowing with gratitude for the great gifts the Master has given each of us. I pray it carries you through into the next season ready to take root and flourish. All the while, Giving thanks to the Lord for He is good. His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107:1 ESV

Gerri Groshong

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