The Sweet Scent of Contentment

Things fell into place today to bring about a nighttime drive from my parents house to my apartment. This wouldn't mean anything to you unless you know the drive. It's a short ten minutes but it's through some back woods that are just spectacular at different times of the year. The weather is beginning to change and tonight was clear... just cool enough to notice that it's cool but still warm enough to not need a jacket. I drove through the quiet woods with my windows down and my sunroof open. I could hear the chirping of the crickets and over all things, the smell was fantastic. I drove by a field where the smell was sweet and I continued to take deep breaths because smells like that don't last very long and nights like this are few and far between. I had just spent the evening laughing with my family and friends and I realized how very blessed, and how very content I am. As far as the past, I have forgotten all but what there was to learn. As far as my desires for the future, there is still the wonderful feeling of hope that stirs inside me during these times. Everything in my world seems right and I know that moments like these are gifts from God. After all, every good and perfect thing is from above. Tonight was good. Even perfect.