Thankful for Leaves

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I spent most of my day today in the car for work.  This song struck me and was one I wanted to share with so many people in my life.  There are so many leaves of my family tree out there supporting me.

In the fall leaves on trees provide us beauty.  Just as winter approaches we get this amazing burst of color.  Leaves can brighten the landscape- provide color to a bland brown hill.  There are many in my life who have provided color on dark days.

Leaves are where energy is converted for use by a tree.  Without leaves this conversion process does not take place and the tree withers.  Believe me there are many of you out there that have provided energy on days that I felt I could not take one more breath, one more step.

Leaves aid in water transportation and prevent dehydration.  There have been many dry days lately and so many of you have provided much needed moisture to my dry and cracking soul.  Leaves also provide shade for the tree and keep it cool.  There are so many times I have rested in your shade.

Finally, one cannot ignore the beautiful sound of wind rustling through the leaves in the mountains or the squeals of delight when children dive into a pile of leaves and feel its crackling cushion catching them.  Leaves can be a safety net.  Leaves can provide calm.  Leaves can signal us to incoming weather and help us prepare.

You are the leaves on my family tree.  Those of you who read, who respond, who send notes, who smile, who cry, who listen, who pray.  I'm so thankful for leaves today!