ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

And all of a sudden, it’s September – one of my favorite months of the year for a number of reasons. The watercolor by Paul is a reminder that this is a month of change. Not only in the landscape but in my memories. I remember how much we both loved autumn. The amazing paint brush of God is at its best. Touching trees with new and vivid tones. Freshening up the air. Enjoying the harvest of summer. All those things are factors of this season. It was the month we were married. It would be 62 years this year. As we crunch through the fallen leaves and breathe in the fresh air, let’s never forget those in our lives who make each one special. Memories created at this time of year are great blessings.

The sands of time embraced me and I suddenly was old,

My heart still longs for paradise, along the winding road,

It will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced in this lifetime,

It will take my breath away,

Yet I my lungs will be filled with fresh air,

There will be no tears,

No pain,

No anxiety,

No fear,

No temptation,

No want,

Only perfection,

The weathered and leathered skin will again be supple and firm,

The aching joints will regain their strength and last forever,

The brittle bones will be replaced with new,

My memory will return,

My mind will be clear,

Any disease that has infected my body will be eliminated,

I will appear guiltless before my Judge,

What an awe-inspiring adventure awaits me!

THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR ANOTHER DAY!