Glimmer

Something that gives a sense of joy or safety. For example, hugging your pet or watching a beautiful sunset.

I notice glimmers a lot now. I have always appreciated time spent watching the clouds or drawing, or anything that gives me some peace or joy. But now, with my days limited, I see the little treasures more easily because I can’t take them for granted anymore.

Autumn is my favourite season. Partly beacause the heat and headache-inducing brightness of summer is over, and partly because nature is so beautiful as it prepares for another season of death and cold in the Winter.

I breathe in the cool clean air and stamp on crunchy red and yellow leaves. The conkers, blackberries and apples appear. Sunny, frosty days are the best. Night time is great for snuggling in blankets with hot chocolate and a book.

God reminded me today, though nature, that sometimes the season of waiting for death can be the most precious.

I don’t know how many Autum days I have left to enjoy. But I am glad that I have today.