While our son was doing his through hike on the Pacific Crest Trail we learned some new terms.  One of the terms we learned was “The trail provides”.  I would say that ultimately “God provides”, many times through people, and other times through nature.

The past few days here have been “blah” weather-wise.  Gloomy.  A reminder that the days are getting shorter.  And tonight we are having an exceptionally windy evening.  The near 80° temperature we had today gave way to a thunderstorm, and the winds blew in cooler air that has plunged the temperature over 30° – in less than 4 hours.  It is October.

But this morning the drive in to work was gorgeous!  Misty fog hung in spots and in others the sun was creating a kaleidoscope of color.  It is one of those pictures you just enjoy because you can’t capture it.  Then today while taking a walk with some colleagues, we saw multiple baby snakes.  Exciting for some.  Not for me – lol.  The trail provided for them to enjoy, take pics, and then move the baby snakes to safety.  And then the trail provided for all of us – one single monarch, a late traveller.  It was kind enough to pose for a picture.

Bon voyage, monarch!