Rebekah's Insights

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Monday’s Memoir

Well, as we begin the month of October, it occurs to me that within a few days, we will have moved three months ago! In some ways it seems we have lived here MUCH longer than that, but in other ways it seems hard to believe it has been that long already! The end of September and now October has brought with it very “crisp” weather and due to the strong and driving winds, we typically need our winter coats and hats on. (If you’re outside for any amount of time, gloves feel better, as well.) So it is that perfect time of year to bake delicious apple and pumpkin creations, as well as to have a big pot of soup simmering on the stove. I love the scents of Autumn and that sense that all nature is preparing to rest for the winter which is fast approaching.

I have always loved Autumn, but I notice it is enhanced by the presence of little loves, whose wonder over the change of the seasons has just begun! (With both of them having been born in a state where Fall feels more like a slightly cooler version of Summer, the effect was not so pronounced as it is here… AND we actually have LOTS of trees around upon which to observe the changing of colors and falling of leaves.) I am so blessed to have the privilege of spending each day with little ones who meet each new experience and sight with great wonder and excitement. I see everything anew, through their eyes. Since I find myself in this position of experiencing new beginnings, we have tried a few new things starting today. I have been reading a book about Family Worship and so the children and I began that new habit today. In short, we will sing a monthly hymn, pray, read passages of Scripture, etc., for about 15-20 minutes in the morning. (This leads well into the time we devote to catechizing and scripture Memory anyway.)

I am also, in the few spare moments here and there, trying to learn some about photography. (I have been interested in this for several years now—since I took a photography class one summer while in grad school, but I feel incredibly inspired by the countryside on which we currently live and wish to capture what I see for William and I, but also for the children to remember this time, though they are still quite young.) There is hardly time to add a new hobby (okay, add a HOBBY period!) but we snap photos as a matter of course anyway, so I’d like to improve in taking better shots of the things I love most.) As these begin to appear in the photo gallery, we can all see whether or not I am making any progress. LOL! It should be fun anyway!

I hope everyone is having a joyful day! We’ll “talk” again soon!