Driving back home from town this morning, with my bundle of packages and a bag of croissants from the bakery, I turned onto our street--and the sight of rows of flaming maples lining the road nearly took my breath away. I can't remember a lovelier autumn than this one. It's just been incredible. The trees we planted a few years ago are coming into their own now and adding different shades of color, complimenting others that were here already. They seem particularly vivid against a backdrop of evergreens shrouded in fog. Amazing, is all I can say, and I wish it would last a bit longer.
Because very soon, this is about to change. A storm is on the rise. And so, before the autumn splendor gets entirely stripped away by wind and rain, and possibly snow later in the week, I grab a camera and head back out the door. The air is as crisp as a green apple. A hint of woodsmoke drifts by from a neighborhood chimney. Everything is still. Just the sound of leaves floating down around me. I turn, take a few steps, set up my shot, then sense something--watching.
Sometimes happiness is the simple realization that a still, small moment is special, and you thank the Heavenly Father for His provision of peace.
Thank you for your sharing your beautiful moment- what a blessing! You have such gorgeous colours there!
Posted by: Bobbi M | November 16, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Wonderful post, vicki!
Posted by: Dawn | November 16, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I am not sure where about you are...but I am thinking that you are not far from where my youngest son lives.I am in the boonies half way to Elkton.
Today I saw the leaves fly and the trees shake, the days are getting so short and we have no open spaces here in the Coastal Range to see the sun rise or set. I am always so amazed at what you create...So many wonderful things.
Stay warm and thanks for your "always" inspiration.
Posted by: ellen kelley | November 16, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I was reading along as I have done for about six years, six years of blessing that you share your life and loves and talents, seeing all the beautiful colors and smiling at how many times I've run to get the camera...and then I read you give thanks to our Father for His provision and His peace and it's so true... That resonated deep in my heart. He is a good Father and I am thankful for His provision and for you Vicki. May you and your family be richly blessed in Gods goodness this Thanksgiving!
Posted by: samantha | November 16, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Oh these photos are beautiful and the last...very special indeed.
Posted by: Vee | November 17, 2011 at 05:39 AM
It has been a such a lovely autumn here where I am as well. We have a lot more red on our trees, than I can ever recall, and still have more leaves to turn. It has been interesting, how long the leaves are lasting. It makes me wonder about what sort of a winter we shall have. We had a doozy of a windstorm here last night, and it's feeling colder. Snow! Oh boy, I can't help it, I truly love it! 'Course, it would be nice if it would wait, until everyone has safely arrived to where they are going for Thanksgiving. Taking time to actually see and experience the moments that we have, I think that slows time down in a way that allows us to feel life, and then, to know that we have "enough". Peace, and plenty.
xo
Lena
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 17, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Such pretty photos! It's like I was standing next to you. How lucky you are to have deer like that. We've only seen one deer in our yard in 30 years.. when we pulled in the driveway at night once. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | November 17, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Those are wonderful photos--especially the last! Glad you are enjoying Autumn so much.
Posted by: Brandy | November 18, 2011 at 03:27 AM
Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Laura | November 18, 2011 at 03:26 PM
That was lovely.
Posted by: Jenna | November 20, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Debbie | November 22, 2011 at 05:27 PM