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.
Grandma Karen & Manu
We made it to the top!
Micah was excited to see the bridge.
I’m going to miss it here.
Change and decay in all around I see;
Oh Thou who changest not, abide with me!
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!