This photo of the trees behind our house was taken a couple of years ago. We don't have quite this much color yet this year. But this is part of the reason we love October, isn't it?
October is the month of red and gold and orange leaves.
Of pumpkins.
Of fall festivals.
Of cool, foggy mornings and warm afternoons.
Of leaves falling.
If you live in my part of the world, it's a time for getting in the car for a drive to go and look at the leaves. If you live in a different area, you may schedule a vacation at this time of year for that very purpose - just so you can see the leaves!
This year, October is also the year of the government shut-down. This isn't the first time. It likely won't be the last. Because, unfortunately, elected officials have become more self-serving than public-serving. We've survived previous shut-downs. And I suspect we'll survive this one as well.
While they're trying to sort it all out, let's enjoy the gift of October. And give thanks to the Giver of such a wonderful gift!
"O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever." (Psalm 106:1 ESV)
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