I wasn't planning to post on my blog today. But I'm taking the challenge from Sarah Fry to talk about fall.
Fall is my favorite season. I don't really know why or when it happened. But maybe it's because that is the time of year that I fell in love with my husband. Maybe it's because that is when we got married (a year later =) Maybe it's because that was the first season of my first pregnancy. Or maybe it's all those reasons combined.
To me, fall seems like a beginning. Fall signals the beginning of a routine that has gone by the wayside with the relaxed schedule of summer. Fall signals the beginning of another year of marriage - October 30th. Fall signals the beginning of another round of family gatherings.
To me, fall is full of contrast. I don't care for cider but I am intrigued by the workings of a cider mill. I hate Halloween but I enjoy selecting the perfect pumpkin to share a step on my front porch with a gorgeous mum. I dislike cold, rainy days but I savor each and every day filled with glorious sunshine bouncing off the red and gold and orange of the trees.
To me, fall holds many memories. Fall revival and nights spent around the kitchen table with various evangelists. Harvest parties with bonfires, hayrides, yummy food and fun fellowship. High school football games on nights so chilly you could see your breath and where I enjoyed the marching band more than the game.
And so there you have it...some reasons why fall has become my favorite season. Thank you, Sarah, for challenging me to put it into words. And to the rest of my readers, happy fall, y'all!
