i'm glad that i live in this beautiful world

this whole week i've been amazed at the world around me...to be more specific; the leaves that are changing and falling. autumn is my favorite season for many reasons, here are a few:

• the colorful leaves
• the weather
• sweaters
• boots
• hot coco
• pumpkin flavored anything
• family time

poor sister porter has to listen to me say, "oh my, the trees are so pretty! look at them! the colors are beautiful!" at least 12 times a day. she is so sweet to never tell me to stop.

i am so grateful for this beautiful world that God has created for all of us, all because He loves us so much. i am so grateful for my senses, to hear, smell, touch, taste, and see the world around me. i'm striving to be more thankful for everything God has given me, because He literally has given me ALL that i have & enjoy. there is a primary song that i am reminded of & love...

 

Whenever I hear the song of a bird

Or look at the blue, blue sky,

Whenever I feel the rain on my face

Or the wind as it rushes by,

Whenever I touch a velvet rose

Or walk by our lilac tree,

I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world

Heav'nly Father created for me.

He gave me my eyes that I might see

The color of butterfly wings.

He gave me my ears that I might hear

The magical sound of things.

He gave me my life, my mind, my heart:

I thank him rev'rently

For all his creations, of which I'm a part.

Yes, I know Heav'nly Father loves me.