Tip of the Day 8/20/12

99 Days of Summer: As we sat at the beach last night watching the sunset I was reminded of a line from one of my favorite movies, Jeremiah Johnson, "Spring's a long time time comin' this far north." This year has been such an odd year all across the US and our spring in Michigan started way back in March following a very mild winter. However, it was cool at the beach

last night and the sunset was way too early. We watched as kids seemed to be enjoying the last hoorahs of summer. I love fall and the changing of the seasons. It is one of the best parts of living in the upper midwest, we normally have four very distinct seasons, and each one is beautiful. I am grateful to live in a town that still follows the tradition of school starting after Labor Day. The kids will enjoy two more weeks of fun in the sun. Today, sit down and make a list of the things you had intended to do this summer, but didn't get around to. It isn't too late yet. If you have kids already in school, go do something as soon as they get home. They can get the homework done after the fun. There are 99 Days of Summer. Don't short yourself. "Summer's a long time comin' again."

  

Word for Today, Change: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." We live in a world of constant change. People move, jobs change, we revisit our childhood town and things we love are gone, my Nanny will be 99 this year and has seen the world go through changes she could never have imagined. It is said her generation experienced more change than all the generations before combined. My opening quote remains true through it all. We still desire to feed our families, have lasting friendships, find a good job and home, be out of debt, elect officials that will do what they say. As Solomon said, "Nothing is new under the sun." Change can cause anxiety or it can bring joy. Sometimes it feels like too much to take anymore change. I am so grateful that there is one thing, actually one person, in my life that has never and will never change. I have chosen to put my trust in Him. "The Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."