I step inside a springtime room; the pink azaleas are in full bloom.
I wander in at summer’s gate; red roses climb a sun-lit arbor.
Across the field, orange pumpkins beckon; this autumnal world is full of wonder.
The winter room shimmers beneath the moon; the garden sleeps, in snowy grace.
Music fills the rooms, the wayward wind, and the buzzing bees; the garden understands the music.
It is a slow dance, the seasons unfolding one by one; we cannot rush the passage.
The winter moon is lovely; the dance of each and every butterfly is exquisite.
If we listen to the music, we find our way; the rooms are all open.
Even in the deepest, darkest winter, the music plays on, as if the beating wings of angels carried the song.
October Sun
I have been away from the blogging world for several weeks now. My husband and I took a cruise in late September to Bermuda. We did get a swim in that blue-green water! Summer has ended here in Virginia. The nights are cool and we need our blankets. That last bit of summer in Bermuda was wonderful! Fall is upon us now, with crisp mornings, kissed by an October sun. As the days grow cooler, we long for that sunshine, softer now, but needed ever so much.
The storms that have ripped through the gulf coast of Florida remind us that Autumn also brings hurricanes and tornadoes. We pray for those who have lost their homes and belongings in these recent storms, and for the families of those who have lost loved ones.
I have been on a few road trips since my return from Bermuda. I have been to Charlottesville, Virginia, with one of my sons, my daughter in law, and their two boys. We went to pick apples at Carter’s Mountain. On the top of the mountain, it was very windy, and quite chilly. I certainly had that feeling that winter is not so far off!
I have been to Lancaster, Virginia, a couple of times, and the landscape is surely autumnal. The trees are all changing color, and the water looks a deeper blue. On our last drive, we passed a farmhouse with a sea of sunflowers…I took at least a dozen pictures!
My daughter is expecting her third child in December. My sister and I hosted a baby shower for her this past weekend, and the theme for the party was, ‘A little cowboy is on the way’. My sister bought pumpkins for all the kids to decorate. It was so much fun to see the children painting their pumpkins. They left some behind, so now I have a little ‘painted pumpkin’ patch!
It is true enough that life is a mix of sunshine and shadows. All we can do is count our blessings, and thank God for His goodness through it all. By His grace, the shadows fall away, and we are blessed by the everlasting light of Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Wishing each of you October blessings, and I hope to catch up on a great many blogs!
“He has made everything beautiful in His time.”: Ecclesiastes 3:11
Thank you for sharing your Bermuda photos with us! The color of the sea is incredible. Congratulations on the impending arrival of grandchild #3!
Thank you! We are looking forward to the baby’s arrival! The water is such a beautiful color…so clear, you can see to the bottom! I like that! I like to know where I am stepping! 🙂
You’re welcome!
so glad you’ve been having such a wonderful family/holiday time! And I’m loving all these pics 🙂
we are also having extreme weather here, so some sunny days between super wild ones ..
I have been taking a lot of pictures! 🙂 We had a sudden cold snap, and it seemed like we went from summer to winter overnight. It is time for me to put the summer clothes away!!!
while I am desperate to bring mine out …
Yes! Sunny days just ahead for you! I love summer…It is my favorite season!
Beautiful pictures. And a lovely post. I enjoyed the updates and hearing about what you have been up to. Congratulations on the new bundle of joy joining your family soon. ♥️
Thank you! We are looking forward to the arrival of the little one in December! 🙂 I need to get out and do some raking…lots of leaves on the ground already!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem, update, and photos. God bless you and your family!
Wishing you and your family blessings as well! Autumn is a wonderful season…:) It always takes me a bit to adjust to the colder weather, but once I do, I try to celebrate it all…fall fairs, hot apple cider, spending time outdoors in the crisp fall air. (I do bundle up!) 🙂
You have done some beautiful, special things, Linda. The Bermuda sea is stunning. Congratulations on the forthcoming birth of your grandchild. 💙
Thank you! We did see a lot of beautiful fish! 🙂 We also took a ride in a glass-bottom boat to see the coral and a sunken ship. We are excited about the newest member to the family arriving in December!
You’re welcome, Linda! 😊
So much of life and living in this post!
If we listen to the music, we find our way…
That music has taken you on your beautiful holidays, this time to Bermuda and on family trips. It has led you to make time and space even to welcome wee babies making that incredible journey to family.
Linda, you certainly have taken this wonderful, wonderful line and lived it from your heart.
I do try to listen to the music… Sometimes, we get so busy and caught up in things, we miss the magic of the moment. It is easy enough to do. There are always a great many things that need our attention. Thank you for your thoughtful comment! 🙂 I do wish you many blessings in this beautiful month of October!
A gorgeous post, Linda. And your sea pics are beautiful. Enjoy the new little one! ☀️
Thank you! Nature is the gift that keeps on giving! When we were swimming in the cove close to the beach, we could hear the birds singing. I thought to myself, how beautiful is that, to hear the birds singing, and to swim with these awesome little fish? (No big fish, mind you.) 🙂 🙂 🙂
What a delight to find your blog post this afternoon! It’s fun to get a glimpse into your world, and what a trip you’ve had! The photos from Bermuda are wonderful, and I am very happy you had that experience. Thank you for sharing the moments of joy and beauty from your life. Blessings to you and your family this season, especially as you prepare to welcome a little cowboy into the family! Cheers!
Thank you, Elisa! It has been a busy season in our lives of late! It was our third time to Bermuda and each time has been different. The water is such an amazing color! My favorite thing was swimming in this little cove. I thank God for these places that seem untouched, blue sky, pink sand, clear water. You can swim in Bermuda through October, but the water is getting cooler. Wishing you and your family blessings as well!!! The holidays will soon be here…:)
What amazing blue waters, Linda. I love your photos. I haven’t been to Bermuda since college! A lovely poem in honor of autumn, and though you still sound busy, you seem to be enjoying the changing season. <3
I do love each change of season! As lovely as that Bermuda water is, it is always nice to come home again. In October, I like to see the pumpkins on the porch…I even like to rake leaves! It is time to start thinking about the holidays…I wish you many October blessings in these Autumnal days! 🙂
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Welcome back! And thank you for your thoughts and photos today. You offer respite for my soul this morning.
Looking at pictures of the sea is always inspiring to me. I love lighthouses! I have one painting of a lighthouse by the ocean that is a particular favorite. I look at that stretch of beach and the lighthouse, and it is so peaceful. I can picture walking on the shore, collecting seashells, and watching the little hermit crabs. Like music, photographs and paintings can bring so much joy. Wishing you all good things in this month of October!!!
Congrats on the upcoming welcome of your grandbaby. Beautiful pictures. God’s grip – Alan
Thank you!!! We are looking forward to the little one’s arrival! I took a lot of pictures!!! (I will have to delete some, as I tend to get carried away.) 🙂
Thank you, Linda, for including the photos from your Bermuda trip. The aqua water IS breath-taking! And congratulations on Grandchild #3! Fun days ahead watching another little one grow and making memories together. Indeed, life is greatly enhanced as we count the blessings of each day, no matter the season!
Thank you, Nancy!!! It was a short trip, but the water is beautiful! I am ready now for the holidays…This is my daughter’s third baby, and my son has two little boys. So, this is grandchild #5. It all goes so fast, as you know! I wish you joy in this season!!! We are trying to make plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas…one day at a time! 🙂
I missed this post too! I just found when I checked after seeing your comment on my post…so odd. Anyway, congratulations on the new grand baby on the way! That is such a fun time. And I’m glad you got to go on a Bermuda cruise. The water in those photos looks amazing! Life really is a mixture, but we can always appreciate our blessings.
Yes! Each new day brings blessings! It is almost November!!! October really came and went in a hurry! 🙂
I’m so glad you got to go on a Bermuda cruise! I’ve always wanted to do that, and the photos of the water look so inviting. Also congrats on the new grandson! That’s a blessing for sure.
I tried to comment on your post once before, but it didn’t go through. And I only found this post because I went looked to see if you had any new posts after seeing your comment on my blog. Something is definitely wrong with WordPress these days, and I hope they fix it soon!
I am having a lot of problems with the site. I am not getting many updated blogs delivered to my Email. It is very frustrating. I have been looking up posts to see if there are new ones. We did have a wonderful trip!
Linda, it is awesome that you your husband could spend time on a cruise to Bermuda. I’ve never experienced such a way to travel. Your poetry expresses the miracles of living in a four-season climate zone. It offers endless blessings to a poet at work.
I do love the change of seasons! We have had some wonderful autumn days of late…lots of sunshine, and warm for this time of year. The trees are magnificent!!! I did enjoy the cruise, but I am enjoying these autumnal days at home as well! 🙂
Lovely words through and through. Our lives do change some just like the seasons. The Bermuda water does look pretty. Glad that you had a nice trip Linda. And congratulations on the new family member.
Thank you! Change is a constant in our lives. I like to think that we ‘grow’ through the changes. Still, change can be hard as well. I hope you enjoy this abundant fall season! The Bermuda water is lovely, but so are the autumn leaves in a kaleidoscope of colors. 🙂