Wherever I Am: September Days (and Sunsets)

Friday, October 2, 2020

September Days (and Sunsets)

What was September? September was full of busy days, so it feels fitting that this post is a couple of days late. That sounds about right.

It began with E's birthday in the middle of full-on homeschooling with crisp days that felt just like what early September should be. These days bled into a September heatwave and us following K.J. on a 250-mile bike ride through the middle of France to raise money for a special cause, followed by a few days of rest free-of-charge on a small island. It was as lovely as it sounds. It ended with a week of rain showers and preparation for J's birthday, and here we are, on another rainy day eating leftover birthday cake.

There were many good gifts to enjoy in September, as well as a continued need for wisdom and endurance in a world complicated by a pandemic. This combination of the delightful and the concerning brings to mind the faith-strengthening words of the hymn Day by Day by Swedish writer, Lina Sandell.

Day by day, and with each passing moment,

Strength I find to meet my trials here;

Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,

I've no cause for worry or for fear.

He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,

Gives unto each day what He deems best,

Lovingly it's part of pain and pleasure,

Mingling toil with peace and rest.

Let us walk into October with the expectation of pain and pleasure, toil and rest, and a good Father who dispenses them both in just the right amount for our good.

September 1 - Tea in the Garden