Light softens, and the sun sets a little earlier. Cool fall breezes draw foaming waves onto the shore. A shining, autumn moon lets us know that the season has shifted.

Fall signals transition. One day we are wearing short sleeves, and the next evening, out come the socks and sweaters. Fall brings relief, the end of sizzling summer and another hurricane season.

Fall beckons us to prepare good ground, plant good seeds, and prepare for what will bring a spectacular harvest. Fall offers the reassurance that some things haven’t changed at all--day and night, the four seasons, the bright hope that good seed buried in good soil will bear fruit.

As our children resume school, seeds of knowledge, structure, and resilience sprout and prosper.

As we love our families and help our neighbours, seeds of care cross-pollinate our neighborhoods. New life springs from what we choose to plant.

As we speak life over our nation, hope seeds are established, growing orchards of fruit that will nurture coming generations.

For all these reasons, and many more, hello, fall, and welcome! It’s your time.