The Blue Smile

There are signs I look for every year that certain seasons are changing. In the fall, in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A., it is The Blue Smile.

In the summer, the leafy branches on the tall tree outside my second-story bedroom window hide my far-away view of The Blue Smile.  But now, as the weather has brief periods of crispy cold fall weather, enough of the leaves have dropped off that particular tree that, once again, I can glimpse The Blue Smile over the rooftops of my near neighbors.

The Blue Smile is the name we Lexingtonians have given the lights outlining one of our city's tallest buildings, the 5th/3rd Bank Tower, in the downtown area.  It can be seen for many miles around the county, from afar, from any point on the compass.

It is always present, visible at night.  It is friendly and reassuring.  That's the way I'd like to be to all my family and friends!

Lord, thank you for the seasons of the year, and for the seasons of our lives.  Thank you for such simple signs of stability in a community such as The Blue Smile.  And, please let me live what I aspire to, a sign of friendliness, love, and stability for my family and friends!