The days have become shorter than the nights, the frost is our frequent friend, and the summer green has left the trees. I blew the leaves off the yard and mowed the grass for the last time this year.

I love mowing the grass. So, it’s a sad event, this last mowing of the grass. The changing of the seasons from life to death to new life again in the spring. Mowing the lawn with my push mower is so simple and good exercise. The smell of fresh cut lawn is invigorating. I like to lean on my deck railing to admire the beauty of the lawn after the mowings. God has given me a wonderful gift in the lawn that we have. Thank you, Lord.

The first mowing on May 17th until today has been just over 5 months. Only 7 more months before I start mowing the grass again. I can’t wait!