Sane, Simple, Sacred: The Autumn Leaves

The Autumn Leaves

A sweet reprieve late in our day found us taking in the sights of back roads. I don't know how much longer the leaves will be with us. If rain and winds come, they may be down. If not, we may enjoy several more days of varying shades of yellow, bronze, orange, brown, red, and green.
What a Creator, our God!

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."

(Stanley Horowitz)

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AndreaOctober 20, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Such beauty, Rebecca! Yes, the Lord is so good to bless us with the gorgeous season of autumn. It is my favorite time of year.

Hope you are well, dear friend. Many, many blessings to you.

Andrea
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PatOctober 20, 2009 at 6:53 PM
What a perfect quote to end you post. Indeed, our God is an awesome creator.
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DianaOctober 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM
What a beautiful drive Rebecca! My husband is feeling so down because he can't enjoy this wonderful weather we are having! We also had outdoor plans but it's just too much for him right now. I hope that your husband has been doing well. BTW I love your new background!
Love Di
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Wanda.....October 20, 2009 at 9:19 PM
So many changes Rebecca, very nice. I love the barn and sky photo taken on the backroads home!
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Mrs. TeapotOctober 20, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Absolutely gorgeous scenery...

Thanks for sharing.
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JackieOctober 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM
I'm in love the with old barn photo! I have an affection for photographing barns of any age.
Thank you for a beautiful blog...
Love,
Jackie
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elaine @ peace for the journeyOctober 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM
And a covered bridge to boot! It doesn't get much better than that. Thank you for sharing your photographs with me. I'm an autumn gal through and through. I don't imagine we'll see much color this year.

Thanks for checking in with me. What a joy to be sharing the road with so many wonderful new friends!

peace~elaine
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BernieOctober 21, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Oh Rebecca what beautiful photo's, you must of truly enjoyed your drive....thank you for sharing your joy with all of us.....:-) Hugs
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AndreaOctober 21, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I love autumn. I love how GOD paints a different picture on HIS landscape each year. Your photos are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing HIS beauty with us, today.
Blessings and prayers, andrea
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Sniffles and SmilesOctober 21, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Oh, Rebecca...These photos are picture-postcard perfect!!!!!! I love them!!!! What a beautiful post!!! AND I LOVE ALL the beautiful changes you've made to your blog!!!! It looks so clean, so fresh, so organized and so beautiful!!! I love your background, header...and of course all your quotes, pictures, and thoughts!!! You've been a busy lady, and your work displays gloriously!!!! And is a wonderful testimony!!!! Have a gorgeous week!!! Love to you~Janine XO
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DeeOctober 21, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Have i mentioned before how much i LOVE FALL? Your pictures are great. And fall..is.. a mosaic. The Lord is the greatest artist ever!
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Jacquelyn StagerOctober 22, 2009 at 7:37 AM
Beautiful photos. No wonder God tells us mankind is without excuse if he can't even recognize Him in nature! Romans 1:20.
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DeniseOctober 22, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Such beauty, thanks for sharing.
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