It is still dark outside as I got up early this morning listening to the hollowing wind breathing life into the forested area around me. I went to bed with a snow laden world, and upon awakening, what do my wandering eyes see in the darken dawn….green grass. Not a speck of snow anywhere as far as I can vaguely make out!!! Holy and all that is Mother Nature, it fascinates me how one day it can be snowing and the next rain and wind and the next nothing on the ground but a memory. Even in the bush out back as I take a gander out through my window, there is nothing but fallen logs, barren trees and a blanket of darken day surrounding all of nature. Wow!
I stuck my head out as Maggie did her thing and the wind whipped its gusts of air smack dab upon my face. Whoa Nelly!! Not a weather person in any stretch of the imagination but when warm strong winds meet cold snow coupled with a shower of rain…voila! No snow. Nada. You gotta love the weather around here. I know that where my family lives back in Ontario, snow seems to be the message of the day. Lots and lots and lots. Not going to say anything because I have a funny feeling weather is going to be predictably unpredictable this year. And my brother-in-law just gave me a lesson on how to run a snowblower! Yep. It was a good lesson and the machine is already to go. I just have to remember the steps. LOL. Go me.
Thankfully I have to look at the silver lining. I put my truck up near the road yesterday as my red clay lane will be messy when driving on it. I would really like to leave it smoothly bumpy instead of crater bumpy as the ground softens from cold to mild temperatures. Thawing plays havoc on the lane when driving on it so rubber boots here I come as I will have to hoof her up to the top of the lane near the road.
So today being December and not quite the winter solstice or official start of winter season, I will enjoy the blustery, windy, rainy bleak looking overcast day and smile. Because I can. And the waves down by the shore are a sight to be had. Gotta find the little joys in the day. It’s all good. Blessings.
Let us pray for those who are need of our prayers and for safety of those who encounter Mother Natures decisions. Amen
Karenpondering 