I absolutely love September! To be honest with you, I haven't always felt that way. As a child I used to DREAD September because that is when summer ended and school started! Now, as an adult, I see September in a completely different light. I see September as a month to be grateful for many things in my life. First of all, I was married in September on a cool evening at a small church up in the mountains in Colorado. That marriage has shaped my life in many ways; most profoundly with my two, (now three!) children. My mother's birthday is in September... you can't really express in words the gratitude you feel toward your mother. I know that there is probably no one in this world that loves me more unconditionally than her, and each birthday that she has is certainly worth celebrating!
I like September also because I see my kids going back to school and getting involved in learning and activities that will shape their future lives. As a mother now myself, I see how deeply important that is and I am so grateful to some of the teachers my children have had the privilege of being in their classrooms.
I see September as a fresh start - almost as fresh as New Years! When I see my kids get involved academically, it makes me want to explore new things as well - even though it's not through a formal education. I find myself reading more, watching television programs that enlighten, writing more. Not only do I get the urge to get smarter, I start feeling the urge to 'spring' clean in the fall! I'm ready to clean out closets and cobwebs, invest in new clothes for everyone and create a new outlook. So for those of you who dread September, (and I can't imagine that there are too many parents out there who do) stop and think about the good things that September can offer after a long, hot, hectic summer! Enjoy your home, be positive and don't let life's troubles worry you! L~ 9/1/01 |
