October 12, 2011
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The Final Fall
One of the most magnificent occurrences found in all of nature is seasonal change. After living in the U.P, my favorite season has become Fall.
When I was an undergrad at Michigan, my best friend Alice bought me a poster, undoubtedly from the major poster sale that goes on in the beginning of every school year. It has always hung somewhere in my home through all these years. It shows a series of diverse autumn leaves and the text reads: change…to give up what we are…to become what we could be. I couldn’t agree more.
The fall is amazing up here. There is nothing quite like breathing the crisp, fresh air and to see the stunning transformation of the landscape. It is a constant reminder of death, but the good kind: as we die to ourselves, He turns us into something beautiful. I love the contradiction between how desperately we need change, and how thankful we ought to be that God changes not.
Here are some pics from a Color Tour at Mt. Ripley.
Grandma Karen & Manu
We made it to the top!
Micah was excited to see the bridge.
I’m going to miss it here.I’ll end with Israel’s favorite verse to sing during this time of year:Change and decay in all around I see;
Oh Thou who changest not, abide with me!
Comments (10)
Where are you going? Are you leaving the UP?
Aww… I miss fall so so much! I can’t imagine how amazing the leaves must look up north!! And I don’t remember where that poster came from, but I do remember the huge poster sale at the beginning of every year!
@bekobeko - uhhh, i think that was from you…you’re beginning to make me doubt…LOL
lol no I think you’re right, I just don’t remember where I got it from. ^_^
Beautiful photos Judy. I love to read your entries, you have a special way with words and they show your love of Jesus, thank you for sharing. Have you accepted a call to another church?
I’ll have to admit that I suddenly teared up when I saw that picture of Manu with Grandma Karen knowing how much you’ll miss her! Beautiful post—and the last one as well. I love how you express things.
KM
@threemendez - Hello Kerri, yes, I’ve shed tears a few times thinking about leaving her. But I am doing my best to trust Him. We are trying to spend as much time with her before the move.
I’m going to miss the Yoop, but I know that’s only a fraction of how you feel. You’re awesome, Jude, and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for you.
@onathousandhills - Thanks, Jen. I am going to need your support…whether google hang-outs agree with me or not.
You guys are leaving the Upe?? Where to? I’ve looked forward to your musings!