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Autumn in Tennessee

I haven't always lived in Tennessee. But i haven't traveled much off the East Coast, either, so i have generally enjoyed autumn more than any other season (with the exception of when i lived in Orlando - not much to love about autumn there). Here in Tennessee, however, autumn hues take on a whole new dimension, and it is autumn that most securely binds me to this land. I would consider leaving Tennessee to be closer to family. I could be convinced to leave Tennessee for some mission God might call me to. I might lean toward leaving Tennessee for better opportunities for my husband or family. Then again, when i consider autumn in Tennessee... maybe not. I. Love. Autumn. And here, autumn is richer, brighter, friendlier, and more awe-inspiring than any place i have been. It is here, in Tennessee, that i enjoy the gift of sight every year as God paints the land with all of my favorite colors: taupes and tans, festive oranges, deep yellows, rich dirty-shaded greens, earthy