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Fall in Pearl River, Louisiana

Fall is my favorite season and I took this photo near my home on October 26, 2021. The scene made me happy and the red truck reminded me of my brother, David Walker, who passed away on September 21, 2020. David drove a red truck for 20 years and this has become a symbol of his ongoing presence in my life. I like the pumpkins, sunflowers and maple leaves but I particularly like the cross with the word 'Believe' in the middle of the photo. I also like pumpkin spice everything and one scarecrow is holding a sign that says 'Happy Pumpkin Spice Season'. The words 'God Bless' gave me added comfort since my mother, Rose Russell, had just passed away on October 17, 2021.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Pearl River, Louisiana, United States of America
Copyright: © Lillian Russell