ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER

This painting was done on gray paper. It gives the scene a look of mystery and the unknown. Every day can be like that. If you’re one who sees a glass as half empty rather than half full, you may think that September is the end of summer rather than the beginning of a new adventure. There are still weekend road trips – strolls in a county park – visiting a sunflower field – picking apples or choosing a pumpkin at a farmer’s market. Yes, the days are getting shorter so make the most of them. Autumn is the perfect time of year because it’s happening right now. Trees are shedding their foliage. Squirrels and deer are chomping on acorns. Birds are getting ready for the great migration. There is still an abundance of beauty.

I guess when we get older, time becomes more important. We aren’t sure how much of it we have left. We try to make the most of every day and if we let it, we can easily get discouraged. It takes courage to get out of bed. You need to be brave to get dressed and get motivated. You need to muster every ounce of energy to push yourself out the door and into living. Because time is short for us, we seem to want to pack as much as we can into every day. So don’t waste a minute. Live!

Every day is a gift from God that only He can give,

He beckons us to walk with Him to look at life and live.

The glorious signs of autumn fill the air with his breath,

He’s in the wind and everywhere even unto our death.

Get out and enjoy the treasure He’s blessed you with today,

A pallet of many colors awaits you on the way.

THANK YOU, JESUS FOR ANOTHER DAY!