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Fall is in the Air

Anybody feel it? The slight chill in the air. The smell of pumpkin, apples and spice makes everything nice. Especially when it's pumpkin spice iced coffee. Yes, it's back...limited time only. 

And doesn't time feel so limited? 

The older I get, the faster each year goes. We  lost a good friend who had Covid. Another young man in his 40's, a NaNa, a daddy with young children, a couple enjoying retirement days, a husband looking forward to retirement and now a widow left to run the business without the love of her life. So much sadness. I talked to an ER nurse today who says she's never seen anything like it. 

"And this call I call to mind and therefore I hope, because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion." Therefore, I will wait for Him. "   Lamentations 3:21-24

It's been a hard week. But this I call to mind, The Lord is my strength. He is faithful. I will trust in Him!













Pumpkins from my DIL for my Birthday. I celebrated with my little bit. 






Happy Fall Y'all!

Bonnie

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  1. Such sadness. I personally know of 4 folks who have died from enlarged hearts/heart attacks who took the vaccine. Another note, such beauty in your photos, smiles. P.S. I'll send you a note/email in regards to my goings on. smiles

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  2. I've lost too many loved ones because of this virus. Daily prayers for God to hear our cries! (and to bring an end to this crazy) We continue to live carefully because it matters.
    So happy you got to be with your family! Cute kiddos!!
    Love the pumpkins! Not quite ready for fall yet although I did bring out a few fall colored florals for our little living room. Last week of Sept. I'll do the pumpkins and wreaths.
    Sending hugs your way, my friend!

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  3. I know - so sick of this virus! But God is still in control!
    I love the pumpkins.

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  4. SO much sadness and yes there are SO many lives lost to this virus:( We lost my Sister Barbara in February to COVID:( Praying for you and your friend's family as they grieve. Sending HUGS and PRAYERS your way this morning!

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