Why I Love Fall

One week ago today marked the beginning of my favorite season of the year.

Even though September 1, 2020 is not the beginning of the astronomical fall season, it is the beginning of the meteorological fall season.

I’ve always sided with the weather man’s definition.

It’s Fall Y’all!

I get unexplainably giddy every year at this time. (Smile.)

Wondering if “giddy” was the right adjective to describe how this season makes me feel, I looked up the definition at Dictionary.com.

And guess what I found out?

The word comes from the phrase “possessed by a divine being.”

It’s true!

I am possessed by a Divine being—the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

I love it that God is continually reminding me that I belong to Him and He belongs to me.

That I am His and He is mine (Song 6:3).

Okay, now I’m getting even giddier.

Allow me to tell you why I love fall.

• Gorgeous colors of the leaves on most trees.

• Pumpkin spice-flavored goodies tend to disappear quickly from grocery store shelves.

• Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin cake, carrot cake, … (Did I tell you I have a sweet tooth?).

• Breathing in the scent of my “Leaves” Bath & Body candle.

• Breathing in the fragrance of my “Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin” Bath & Body hand soap.

• Decorating my house with fall colors.

• Morning coffee is more enjoyable in cooler temps.

• Sipping on Bigelow Salted Caramel Tea (with just a touch of honey) in the afternoons.

• Going for walks any time of day in the brisk cooler temps.

• Grilled cheese and tomato soup season (Whole30, move over!).

• Soup season.

• Makes me want to revert to my childhood and watch Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day.

• Makes me want to watch Dan In Real Life and every clean autumn-themed movie ever made.

• September is my birthday month. I’ll turn 56 on the 29th. I’m so thankful to be forever alive in Christ on planet earth at this time in history!

• Thanksgiving. I love that the focus of this holiday is on giving thanks to our Creator.

• Anticipation of the coming holiday season and a new year fills the air.

I’m sure there are more reasons why I love fall, but they just aren’t coming to mind right now.

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