It is that time of year. The beauty of God's creation metamorphosing from green to god, red and brown.  The days are getting shorter and the temperature is beginning to drop more every day.  Soon there will be frost on the pumpkin.

I also witnessed a different kind of Changing Seasons when I attended their grand opening.

This Changing Seasons is a division of Lutheran Social Services.  It is, as I understand it, a place for acceptance, support and growth for people with mental health challenges.

At their grand opening the clients put on skits.  At one point the director asked them to tell us one thing they would like us to know.  I got tears in my eyes when one gentleman spoke up and said that he would like us to see him.

I understood what he was saying.  When we are uncomfortable around others for any reason, we often act as if we don't see what's going on.  If we ignore it perhaps it will just go away.  Many times it's just because we don't understand the circumstances.  How much better would it be if we asked questions?  Maybe, just maybe we could help someone else move forward or take a step upward.

I'm so glad that I went to that open house.  I had an opportunity to learn.  I hope that in some way I too will make a difference in another's life just because I took the time to see them.