Daylight...I will Miss You Most of All

 As the last vestiges of fall’s colorful display begins to wane so many other changes are on the horizon.

The long summer days have passed us by, and darkness is the unwanted friend that is quickly taking over. There are too many months ahead that we will have to endure more black skies than light. It will take all of our strength to find the things that will keep our soul filled with brightness, and we desperately need the light these days more than ever.

If I am fortunate, over the next several weeks I will still hear the haunting call of my Loons in the early morning or twilight hours of the day. I hold tightly onto this sound in hopes that my memory will bring it forth after they make their journey to float on the ocean for the winter. I look forward to this beautiful music each spring and wish that it would last the year through; serenading me into a calm, peaceful place.

The sun does not rise as high in the sky as it did during the summer months, nor does it feel as hot on our skin. However, when we are graced with its presence the warmth feels good as it soaks into our bones. If we close our eyes its heat will bring back visions of summer days spent at the beach. We will pray for these sunny days when winter storms make an appearance at our door.

The warm breezes of July and August are turning much colder and sharper as they blow from the north. It won’t be long before they will cut like ice as they assail us; their brutality hard to shake even with the heat from a warm fire. Winter’s cruel winds are not easily tolerated even when accompanied by the sun. There will be days we need to bundle up with so many layers to venture outside that our movement will be restricted; much like a young child in a snowsuit.

 When fall has left and winter makes her appearance, I will make every effort to embrace her beauty even if I cannot appreciate her cold. When sunshine hits the fresh fallen snow and ice on the lake, they will sparkle as if they are covered by diamonds, and that is a sight to cherish. As they say…seek beauty in what surrounds you.

Yes, I will miss many things as we leave fall behind…..but daylight, I will miss you most of all.



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