Here in the Midwest we are experiencing some of the most beautiful, brilliant colors on the trees. Never have the reds and oranges seemed so deep.
You don’t even have to take a ride in the country to experience the wonder. It is in virtually every neighborhood.
It got me thinking about the changing seasons and how different each one is. It wasn’t that long ago we had our central air on because it was blazing hot outside. And before you know it, snow will be blanketing the ground.
Marriages go through seasonal changes as well. Most seem to start like the spring, where everything is fresh and new. It is the season of hope and growth.
This season can be experienced at other times, as well. Such as when the first child is born or the first home is purchased. New jobs and opportunities are part of the spring season.
Summer is another season in marriage. The carefree days in which life is enjoyed at it’s fullest. It tends to be a more active season, as we get outdoors, soaking up the sun and spending time with others.
In marriage, it can feel like you are on top of the mountain. Nothing can bring you down. Life is good and all is well.
Then there is the fall. This is the season in which you start to slow down a bit. Some days are grey with cloud cover and other days you get the joy of the sun. It is sort of up and down, which is what marriage can sometimes be like.
Winter is the hardest season (in my opinion). Here in the Midwest you can get so much snow, that you are stuck indoors. You miss the carefree days and the warmth of the sun. It can be cold and last a long time.
Coldness can creep into a marriage. It could be one significant event or a culmination of things. You may wonder if this season will ever end.
The good news is that each season does eventually turn into another one. So no matter what season you are in, when it comes to your marriage, enjoy it while you can or trust that with the passage of time, a new one is just around the corner.
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