Our family enjoys picking our own fruit and vegetables at a farm not too far away from where we live. In the past we have picked apples, strawberries, pumpkins, peaches, and raspberries. This summer we picked peaches, blackberries, raspberries, apples, and potatoes. Each time we have gone to the farm we have enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of the lush green fields and forestation nearby and all around us.
Most recently, we went after Hurricane Irene had come through our state. I marveled at how many peaches were still on the trees in the orchard considering the wind that ripped through the area last week. As we walked through the orchard we did notice some visible damage to some of the trees but overall most of the trees remained in good condition. The experience proved to be another time to admire God's design of nature. Peaches by design are soft and bruise easily when they are ripened. Amazing how with that wind, these fragile peaches remained safely attached to their branches and sustained the wrath of the storm.
As usual, we left the farm with far more fruit than we can personally eat ourselves so we plan to share our abundance of yummy fruit and good harvest with others. IN that sharing, lies yet another gift.
We also left the farm with heart full of good memories and for that I am most grateful.
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