One of God's gifts

God gives us many gifts, but one I tend to take for granted is our beautiful landscape. I'd never behold that beauty if it weren't for God.

On Tuesdays, I have a two-hour drive home after a very long day, which I admit I've complained about often. However, as I drove home today, I looked at the beauty around me and kicked myself for not having my camera.

I was driving from Lake Wedowee on Alabama 48 and then on Alabama 9 and was surrounded by trees with leaves that were amazing Autumn colors of gold, rust, orange and red. There are no words to describe these gorgous colors in the background along the lake. It was literally breathtaking.

Instead of complaining to myself I began to truly appreciate this gift. Alabama is a beautiful state, and I'm proud to be a native. We don't have to travel north to watch the leaves change, all we have to do is look around us everyday.

I thank God for this precious gift and blessing and will try to appreciate more of the gifts he bestows upon us. Despite the long day I had, the drive home made it worthwhile.