The year is floating by...

(Cross-posted from my Xanga.)

Or perhaps I should say rushing by!

Maybe it was realizing just how many pages I've torn off my page-a-day calendar that sits on my desk at work...

Maybe it was the sound of a flock of geese flying South for the winter this morning, that distinctive sound that always makes me smile and that whispers, "FALL!" ...

Or maybe it was the breeze and coolness in the air today, and the sound of dry leaves blowing in the gutter...

Or maybe it was seeing the new issue of Victoria and realizing with a shock that it's the Christmas issue...

Or maybe it was my sister being unable to resist the temptation any longer and pulling out our Christmas piano music books...

For one reason or another, I realized today how quickly time is going by. 2008 will be over before I know it. With so many things going on, so much busy-ness in my life right now, it can be hard to remember to sit back and enjoy the little moments. But I had so many of those little moments today that I am inspired and encouraged to do just that--enjoy them. Enjoy life. Revel in God's mercies and faithfulness. Smile every morning. Hug my family. Praise the Lord for His kindness to me.

Be a blessing to at least one person every day. It's something I am trying to learn.