I hope that my photos can convey the beauty of our area this time of year, yes it's true the best things in life are free! The folks that live back east aren't the only ones that get to enjoy fall color, those of us west of the Rockies get to see some amazing color, and BIG Mountains!
The hubs and I went to one of our favorite hanging out spots called the Wilbur D. May Arboretum, it is a wonderful place to go and enjoy nature, with walking paths, ponds, waterfalls, and covered bridges, the fall bounty is endless......I decided last night if life doesn't get any better than this, I am happy! my life is good, I'm good.......it was an important moment for both my husband and I, things are tough here for us, our Granite business is suffering, and we have not seen a down turn like this ever, and we have been in business 26 years.......but we are ok, we will be standing at the end of this, and we have each other! as I looked out over the immense beauty, we both realized that this was a special time, we don't get to write the story, and it's ok........
Tracey, I enjoy your blog so much. Though I haven't been following you too long, I think I can identify w/ your stretching and growing through some of the curves that have come your way. I have also had the opportunity to grow because of circumstances I wouldn't have chosen for myself. But God has shown Himself faithful and used those circumstances for good, as He promises He will. Your pictures today are beautfiul - thanks for sharing. He is a creative God and He made you creative, too! Isn't that good?
Posted by: Nancy | October 17, 2009 at 08:54 PM
The pictures are beautiful. I think I miss the fall leaves more than almost anything since we've moved to Florida.
Posted by: Robin | October 18, 2009 at 04:07 AM
Is the arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Park? I'll have to go soon, since I'm moving near there {and near you, too!}.
Posted by: Cyndi | October 18, 2009 at 09:11 AM
I would love to be able to see fall foliage like y'all have. The closest thing we have down here is in East Texas and while it's pretty, it isn't near the show y'all get.
Your positive attitude is going to serve you well. (I sound like Confucious!)
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie York | October 18, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Sunday Hi's Tracey
.....We're blessed as you Tracey to have God's paintbox at work everywhere we look. Autumn is my kinda season, but, then....I say that at all the changes. Well, maybe not by the midway point of Winter though...just keepin' it honest Tracey! :o)
On a sensitive side, you laid out some worrisome times that you and your dear hubs are journeying though; written with such a graceful perspective Tracey. I pray tonight that as the Seasons abruptly change, so too do business circumstances.....
God Bless,
Barbra.
Posted by: Barbra | October 18, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Amen.. Don't we always see someone worse off and realize hey we'll be ok. Thx for the reminder.
Posted by: Diane | October 19, 2009 at 08:02 AM
This was such a beautiful post. Not only your area and pictures, but the message. I even read it to my husband. It was a gentle reminder of who is in charge and all will be okay.
Being in the construction industry ourselves, we have had to make life changing decisions and remind ourselves of all we have to be thankful for.
Posted by: Beverly | October 19, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Tracey, I love autumn too...the color in your area is amazing. I have just returned from a week up in the NC mountains...the color along the Blue Ridge Parkway - what a sight to see...just breathtaking.
Your blog is so encouraging to me - hold your head up - keep the faith & pray and God will provide. I am there with you.
Love, Anita
Posted by: Anita | October 20, 2009 at 04:42 PM