November  was quite a month for me. I spent it recovering from Thyroid cancer  surgery and a radation treatment.
 Many of us love to just watch flames and embers glow and as we do we often do some reflecting about past memories around fires.
On this Sunday evening My dear friend Judy and her husband Jim came over  for moral support before I had to go for my followup scan on Monday Morning.  That evening was so enjoyable and many memories were revisited as we reflected
on over 30 years of Frindship. Just what the doctor ordered.

This picture captures the whole mood of November for me. I was blessed with experiencing so many warm wishes and prayers from so many beautiful souls. That sure meant so much to me and I have no doubts that it aided in my speedy recovery.
And so I looked forward to making this post to Photo-Heart Connection with Kat for the Month of November.

I know we all look forward to chosing the picture that touched our hearts each month... and Kat allows us to do this in such a loving enviroment.  With all of the rush to get things done before my thyroid surgery, I had made myself a promise to take pictures as I could.
This one captured my feelings so well. I did feel alone to some degree, as I pondered what might be in store for me. As this heron stands on the slippery rock, finding his footing, looking ahead and wondering what his/her next move would be. As I stood there watching him, he had turned and just stared at me for a while. He/She wasn't scared, just watching me as to say... you are not alone and we all have our waters to navigate to get the job done. After this exchange of understanding,  a peace unspoken rushed over me and calm replaced the unknown. I will always be greatful for this bird taking time to help me. Many say we need to always listen to the universe, well nature also has a way of teaching us a better way too.

I don't think I have met anyone yet that does not like fall. Oh and those dramatic colors that the season offers.   Fall has filled with reassurances that it is ok to slow down, to breath deeper. Pumpkins and everything you can make with them. Or could it be the wonderful memories of past holidays and those that are soon to come, such as Halloween or festivals and then  there is Thanksgiving day, which is often the eve of Winter festivities of all kinds.