"All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen." Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote has long been a favorite of mine. Whenever I look at all of the beautiful creations of this world, I stand in awe. My mind can not fully comprehend the majesties of all of this world. The beauty of all of the seasons, and the changes each bring is a miracle. The beautiful spring flowers, the hot summer days, the majesty of the fall foliage, the pureness of the first snow. I love living somewhere that has different seasons. Looking up at the moon and stars at night, and knowing that the sun will rise each morning. How could all of this be a cosmic accident? How could there NOT be a God who loves us, to create such a beautiful world for us to experience our mortal lives? So this quote, "All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen." reminds me to trust the creator. He has infinite knowledge, and He is aware of each one of us, and loves each of us.
I love each of the seasons, but I think I have always loved autumn the most. Autumn brings cooler temperatures, a return to school, crisp fall weather, apple cider, beautiful fall leaves, the promise of holidays just around the corner. It is a time of change. I get to wondering if I am in the autumn of my life. As I planted some tulips and daffodils a month or so ago, I found myself wondering if I would be here in the spring to see them bloom. I try to enjoy each moment, and try not to worry about the future. But the worry and fear always are there in the back corner of my mind. I try to just trust my Heavenly Father that I will be here for as long as I need to be to accomplish my mortal purpose.
Because my time on Earth will be limited due to this terrible, devastating illness that is cancer, I do more living each and every day, and I cherish each moment with my family and friends, no matter how big or small. I take time to play in the leaves, smell the roses, watch the moon in the middle of the night, laugh and play, and dance in the rain. I think it is a good reminder for all of us to do this. None of us have any guarantees of tomorrow. Remember this, and remember to live each day to the fullest.
These beautiful autumn pictures were taken a month ago in Sardine Canyon by Sherwood Hills. We had so much fun playing in the leaves and I love all of the great pictures!