Pumpkin Patch

Watching you at the Pumpkin Patch was such a treat! I get a warm fuzzy feeling when I see you discovering something new.  You were so excited to see the pumpkins and even more so you were intrigued by the different sizes and shapes.  You couldn't believe how BIG the big ones were and you thought the little bumpy ones were, "soooo cute".  You liked them because they were different, that made me smile inside.  You dressed in fall colors so that we could take 'Harvest' pictures and I just love how we threw a splash of 'blue' in there to spice things up!  I absolutely love and look forward to the moments we share.  It's a little scary for me because as much as I enjoy these moments, they are direct reminders of just how fast you are growing up.  When I think about the future, I wonder if I am doing everything I am supposed to.  I wonder if I am a good enough example to you, as a wife, as a mother and as a woman.  I always worry about you making the right decisions when you grow up, however I am reminded of a quote that I love by Roy Disney, "When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier." 

It's truly amazing just how evident this is in your life already at almost 6 years old.  You have a clear understanding as to what our family values are and when you make choices, it's obvious how much it resonates with you.  As you grow older, I don't think we'll have to worry much about you picking 'the right pumpkins' from the pumpkin patch. I think you'll have a clear understanding of exactly what you want and what you won't entertain.  As you choose your friends, the same applies.  Choose wisely.  Choose the ones that share your values.  Life is less complicated when your core circle is like minded.

As a final thought, just as you held this pumpkin in your hand, always be reminded of how God, who created you, holds you in the palm of His hand and has had a plan for your life, even before you were born.  (Psalms 139:13-18).  Rest in that.  I love you today, tomorrow and forever!