Fall's Changing of the Guard

How can it be the last day of October?

Wondering where this month went to, and then... I know! It went by so quickly because every moment was spent enjoying, and soaking up the colors around us.

This October has had its share of excitement!

Two carpal tunnel surgeries, one on Oct. 5 and the second on Oct. 19.
Both went very well, and my recovery has been wonderful.
So thankful to everyone who prayed for me, for those who brought food
and for everyone who helped in every way they could.  I am so very blessed!
I still have weakness in both my hands, which makes doing much with them harder, but I have no pain!
For that I am so very thankful, both surgeries so far a success!
It will take 6 months to a year for me to have a full return of strength in my hands.
Patience will remain a virtue I'll need lots of!

I had a tea party one afternoon with a dear friend.

As we shared our lives with each other, such a beautiful presence of the Lord was with us,
as we enjoyed hot tea and simple finger foods.

During our tea, a strong wind came up. We prayed that the wind would not cause damage.
Shortly after my friend left, a neighbor came to tell me an out-of-control brush fire was headed towards our home.
Family and friends began to pray!
A scary few hours ensued, but thankfully these brave firefighters put the blaze out and all was well and safe! 

A birthday dinner for my husband was enjoyed at our local Mexican restaurant. 

I had ordered a large box of tulips, crocus, and snowdrop bulbs from Breck's and they came the day after my surgery,
so one afternoon my husband planted them for me, while I watched.  So thankful for his help
and we will enjoy the efforts of his hard work come springtime! 

Because voles in my garden are a problem, I am trying a new tactic.
I sprinkled sulfur over all the bulbs, covered them with some dirt, and sprinkled some more sulfur over the top of that.
I am hoping the nasty taste will deter the rodents, and keep them from snacking on these bulbs during the winter months!

Riley and I have enjoyed many walks since my surgery. I can't do much around the house,
but I can walk!  So we have been enjoying the gorgeous days outside walking. 

 I rode with my husband one day as his work took us along a gorgeous route full of fall colors. Amazing colors and views we enjoyed together. 

An afternoon drive captured these gorgeous sights.  

Sometimes I pinch myself that I really do live in this beautiful place!

I have a video to share today that I compiled of most of the pictures I took this October.  It is much easier to share all the pictures in one little show than to post each individual one here. You will see many of the pictures I've shared on the blog in this video, and some you haven't :)

With the closing of this beautiful month of October, my heart remains thankful and oh so joyful that we have had such a glorious month of color and sunshine.  Looking forward, we are forecast to get our first snowstorm of the season this weekend... and so as one season falls to a close, another one comes in, I am reminded that this is why we love living in the four seasons here :)

Sharing with Jann at Share Your Cup and Sherry at The Charm of Home