Something about September

September is my favorite month of the year. My birthday is in September which is probably the main reason that I have always loved this month. But it also hearkens the autumn season and lets summer play out before us in nature. Fall is my favorite season of the year. I'm drawn to the vivid colors of the trees and the musty scents that fill the air. As a kid, it encompassed the first few weeks of school and the joys of renewing friendships that had lapsed over summer break. For me, school was always wonderful. I loved the challenge and the adventure of learning new subjects. I don't remember mom or dad having to force me to do my homework, but I'm sure they did. I do remember loving to sit at my "school desk" in my bedroom and doing the worksheets or reading my textbooks. Yes, I was a nerd! But my daughter is, in this area, the opposite of me. She finds schoolwork stressful and at times, just overwhelming. This week for her, has been just that. I admit, I'm a fixer, by nature. I want to just find the solution to any problem and fix it. I learned early on, when she was in elementary school that in this area, I have to be a supporter and not a fixer. I have learned to become an encouragement and hopefully, a source of peace. So this week, I created some art for her. She and I both love calligraphy and typography. I've been hoarding Pinterest links to chalkboard fonts and this week I created a "blackboard style" piece for her. Blue is her favorite color and these words are from one of her favorite worship songs, Mighty to Save by Hillsong United. I hope that this will be a reminder that no one or no project is more powerful than her God and His love for her...but mom does come a close second. :)