ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

Yesterday was a first for my church. A farmers’ market was held in the parking lot. I would say it was a success as there were several vendors and the rainy weather held off until it was over. It was a first for me too, as I participated by selling some of Paul’s watercolor art. When we make plans for outdoor activities we never know for sure what God has in mind for the weather of the day. In this case, the rain that was predicted took a break for a while.

I got a chance to chat with some old friends and new and spent a nice afternoon outdoors. The morning was reserved for a rehearsal of our next Jewels of deNial performance. By the time I got home – through the deluge of rain which so perfectly waited – I felt both exhausted and exhilarated. Keeping busy as an elderly widow, has its benefits, but often I forget that my body doesn’t always keep up with my mind. I slept until 9:30 AM, which was a first for me in a long time. The rain of yesterday has forced many leaves to fall to the ground. Today looks like it’s raining leaves. Whatever the season – including the seasons of life – our God is there all the time. Thank you, Jesus for another day.

Shades of grey, crimson and yellow dot the landscape with a magical mist,

Covering a multitude of sins,

I wonder if this is how we look to God?

Covered with a veil of repentance and grief over past sins,

Shrouded in a hazy net of gauze,

Undistinguishable,

The hidden,

The burdened,

It has all been washed away in the blood of the lamb,

No longer are we seeped in darkness,

No longer in fear,

God has forgiven us all through His own Son, Jesus,

Let His love shine through us and bring that light to others.