Blessings

I fail to realize how one woman can experience so many blessings in life. As I write this, I am sitting in a classroom full of children who are “reading”. I see one eating a pack of crackers, and I have to wonder if he has had anything to eat today. One fine gentleman is reading his book quietly, and I can’t help but smile-I haven’t seen him or not heard him I should say-this quiet since the first day of school. My sweet female students are all busy with reading and working on homework assignments. I have one day dreamer-I wonder what he is dreaming about. Another can NOT be still-not even long enough to complete an assignment.

They are mine-all of them, with their tendencies to get in trouble, lose homework, forget their book at home! Each and everyone of them a blessing, full of hopes and dreams for the future, and I get to be a small part of their lives and cheer them on to become responsible adults…..I am blessed!

It's Officially Fall!

            I love this time of year! Fall begins today, but around Mudd Manor, it began a week ago. Clancy and I have been busy dragging out our Halloween Decorations. I am torn between fall décor and Halloween décor but Clancy won out with Halloween. I plan to go out all in November to celebrate Thanksgiving with my fall findings.

            Yesterday my mother, Clancy and I walked two miles at the track and discussed our favorite seasons. I have to say that when each season rolls around it is my favorite. I have enjoyed the previous season, I am anxious for the next one to arrive. There was a crisp breeze blowing next to the creek as we walked and it just felt like fall. What a blessing to enjoy all four seasons in our mountains.

            We grilled steak and chicken for supper last night and ate out on our deck with our lanterns lit and porch lights on. Cassidy and Cam joined us. It was so nice just to sit outside in the cool night air and visit for a while.

            This is the time of year for fall festivals, church homecomings and family reunions. It is so nice to be able to slow down a bit and enjoy our year of blessings. I have a very special prayer request that God is working on and I am excited to let Him have his way. That will be another blessing to count at Thanksgiving.