Seasons of love

I am lucky enough to live in a place where I can experience all four seasons. Some seasons, as the one we're in, are hotter than others which only makes me thankful for the other 3 seasons that bring relief. I am a self professed lover of rain. I'm entranced by the sound it makes as it collides with the roof of the house and trickles down the window onto the grass. How it hits the hood of my car as I'm driving down the road. That pounding noise seems to somehow cause me to relax and smile. My favorite days are those filled with clouds and thunder. Even as I write this, it seems that rain is on the verge of pouring from the sky. Rain is unmistakable in its decent. Which is probably why I love it so much. It makes a statement as it falls. 

Snow on the other hand is quite the opposite. Yes I know you know that, but I am just amazed by the peacefulness snow can bring. As it falls from the sky it's as if the whole city becomes hushed. And as much as I hate driving in the frozen iced over roads that our snow often brings, the way the flakes make their way to the ground in the stillness is astoundingly beautiful. 

Fall is my favorite season of the four. And lately I've been craving everything that comes with the cooler weather. I'm ready to make a large pot of chili with sweet cornbread and watch football in my college hoodies. I'm ready to see the leaves change their colors and wake up to mom making pumpkin scones. I'm ready for hot chocolate sipped while snuggled under blankets watching a great movie. I'm ready for new traditions at Thanksgiving and Christmas. And most of all I'm ready to do all these things with my new guy. 

The start of this year I felt that a new season was quickly approaching and I was right. God is so faithful in every season to mold us and make us into who he's designed us to be. I am so very blessed and honored to be his daughter. He has lead me into a season of love, one that I know will be a lifetime. This is a season I have so longed to be in for quite a long time. And there were times when I didn't think I would get to have this season. But through all the trust and yes sometimes doubt, God remained faithful to continue His good work inside of me. I look forward to the years ahead, the memories we'll share and the places God will take us. He's a wonderful guy who loves God more than anything. He is incredibly sweet and kind. He comes from a wonderful family, whom I've met and am so blessed to know. I look forward to the memories made with them and sharing life together. I am truly blessed.