It's birthday month! With the beginning of a most beautiful October, I've been thinking various thoughts. Something reminded me of that time in ancient history--oh, a check on the blog assured me it was actually 3 years ago. But oh, how long ago that was. A LOT has changed since then. Anyway, I was reminded of when I did my list of fun things leading up to my birthday. So I went and read it. What a different life 2012 was. I had lots of friends, and a family visit. I lived with roommates, had a garden, biked everywhere I went, barely kept my head above water financially, attended a great singles ward, and found joy in different ways than I do now. But the list--just the list, not even what's on it--made me reflect. I love records. I love seeing that snapshot, as well as that celebration of life. And I decided that I want to blog again.
The past year has been a blur of stress and busy and interesting-ness. I've enjoyed so much. And I've missed the reflective act of writing. I have done a pretty good job of journaling, and plan to keep doing that. I dabbled with Facebook for a few months, and I'll probably still do a little of that. But I also want to celebrate life through my blog again. So I'm going to! :)
We just had the most gorgeous September in Vermont. It was an Indian summer. So warm and dry that the leaves weren't even changing colors!! (After some intense winters, we're loving every minute of warmth we get. No hurry for fall here.) But then fall burst upon us this week. It's still early fall colors--a lot of green and so on--but it's just beautiful. One of the things I love about late summer/early fall in Vermont is the plethora of golden and purple wildflowers. Oh, I love it. I went on a great walk today in between conference sessions. And walked other days. Biked last Saturday. And just so happy that I live in such a beautiful world. It fills up my senses.
Birthday month always starts with a feast, for me. General Conference is so wonderful. In the past months I have grieved for the loss of beloved apostles who helped shape the person I am. But rejoice in the knowledge that Jesus Christ is at the head of this church and wholeheartedly sustain the new apostles--men I have prayed for all summer. And the messages, oh they are so wonderful! I am so thankful for inspired leaders who...lead.
Last spring a lovely sister from church gave me her piano. As "payment" I'm going to do a little recital for her. I've picked out songs and started practicing. Oh, it's fun. I truly do love music. Performing music, singing and playing music. (more about that in another post)
And coming up?
Temple trip, temple worker devotional, stake conference, hustle at work because it's a new fiscal year, more beautiful weather, exercise, fun projects in the house, a new baby in my family, a great birthday for me, and more.
I am truly grateful to be alive and for the many gifts that God has given me. I'm grateful for my Savior, my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who makes healing and repenting and growing possible. And I am thankful for this season of my life when things are just good.
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