The Trees are Telling the Glory of God

Autumn Colors: crimson, orange, yellow-gold. All cast against a blue sky paired with a cool breeze and the whisper of falling leaves. I am blessed with a spectacular view from the windows in our town home. And the view never ceases to amaze me. It is like having a living painting in one's home. Now with the falling leaves, I can also see the the sun sparkling upon the river. More beauty, more wonder, more proof of God's love for me and all man & womankind.

When we were considering moving from our home in LaGrange to a townhome in Willow Springs, one of my prayers was that I would be able to enjoy a beautiful view.

Prior to moving, I enjoyed watching the seasons pass with a very large gingko tree that was perfectly positoned in the center of our yard. It became a dear friend to me as my life carried me to many different events: births, a growing family, new jobs and careers, graduations, illnesses, even a couple of extremly different types of dogs, etc. And my gingko tree was always there for each new phase of my life. I would love to watch the tree loose its leaves in the fall, usually all in a day, and the last to do so. The gingko leaves always looked like pieces of falling gold from the sky. Dancing in celebration of another wonderful year, soon to come to a close.
Unfortunately, the folks who bought our home did not have the same appreciation for this tree as I did and it was immediatley cut down in order to put up a massive garage. The trade off of cement for dancing gold just didn't seem fair.

But, God has so answered my prayer for scenic beauty, that I just have to praise and thank Him for this special kindness. The beauty of nature, endowed by the Creator can do so much for one's soul! Emptiness is gone. Melanchony gives way to wonder and the ordinary becomes the atypical with each leaf's variant color. Don't miss a moment of this outdoor concert of color and be sure to listen for the maestro's voice in it all. "The Heavens are telling the glory of God..."

Psalm 19:1