Looking Towards Fall

I always love this time of year when the trees begin to turn from green to gold and the air brings with it a smell of autumn. Our temperatures have dropped to the low 70's. Can fall be far off, I don't think so. Usually at this time of year, my thoughts turn towards the Red River and home. I like to be home in time to pick the pecans and clip back the wisteria. I have decided that if things continue as they have been for Nick in school, I can tear myself away and head home soon. He is in a good routine doing his homework and his progress reports reflect good grades. We have had plenty of rain so I can leave without worry that everything will dry up while I am gone. And the kids will feed and take care of the cat. So there is really no reason I can't go home for a month or so. I need the peace of mind that going home brings to me. It is good for my stress level, which greatly affects my physical well being. I never realized when I moved back here to be with the kids, how hard it was going to be on me emotionally. I gave up a lot, no one will ever know how much. Well, what is done, is done. Can't turn back the clock. I can return home, nothing will ever be the same but it is still nice to be home.