It sounds almost magical, doesn’t it…
Today we had a first good winter dose; snow, ice, bitter cold temperatures, wind, a snow day for so many, and even now, still more snow.
As I think about it today, it didn’t feel romantic as it unfolded. I work in providing non-medical home care, and we had Caregivers stuck in their driveways and running late on the roads. But it never goes unnoticed how our caregivers get up and get out to do their job. I love that about snowy days!
As I think about today, it didn’t feel romantic when the news shows jack-knifed semi’s, and I hear of all the slide off’s on the police radio I often listen to in my time at home. I am aware that the day went very differently from planned due to accidents and injury for some.
But tonight, I took a walk with my niece and my puppy. I had such an
excellent time chatting with my neighbors who were out shoveling. Wilhelmina jumped through the snow like a leaping bunny. It is as deep as she is tall, and she bound through it with energy and delight. Johanna and I talked as we walked and realized how cold the air really was on this wintery day. Johanna flopped into the fresh and deep snow as we got home and laid there giggling and making a snow angel. For a few moments, with gentle snow and crisp air, with a puppy playing with my niece who was making a perfect snow angel, the wintery day felt magical!
I am not a lover of snow and winter, but I caught a glimpse of its beauty tonight. I hope that sometime during this snowy weekend or another, you will experience the creative wonder of God’s unique gift of winter.