The last vestige of life

 As I was photographing birds this afternoon, this last vestige of Fall came into view and it struck a poignant chord in my heart. Life is short for every living thing and we share many traits that are often overlooked. This is the last leaf about to fall and join the thousands of others already scattered in the yard. Age, wind, weather and disease have beaten everything to the ground, not so unlike us. As we near the end of our brief tenure here on this earth, may we, like this season's final leaf, end it with a beautiful symbol of what once was. May we be remembered for all the joy we brought to others as they view the last vestige of our lives. Thinking of some beautiful loved ones who left us this past year.

My son David, my brother Ted and my sweet Cheryl all ended this season of life here on this earth during the past year, but a new season, or as scripture tells us, a new life begins for those who trust in Christ as their saviour. Unlike the leaves on the trees, our new season is eternal and it will be better than the one we experienced here on this earth. You know that life is brief but unlike the trees that will regenerate in the Spring, you will spend an eternity somewhere. I pray that somewhere is with your loved ones who have believed and are now experiencing the wonders and joy of Heaven. I pray that you look forward to that sweet reunion when we are reunited with those loved ones who have gone before us.

God bless you all.