I begin my Wednesday morning with a cliche that will make you groan: We would not fully appreciate times of prosperity and success if we never had a trial. I know, I know. No one likes cliches. They wear us out! We are tired of them. That is why they have been tossed into the bucket marked "Cliche"!
This is, however, the only thing I have to give this morning, so I'm forced to run with it.
Mounting my front steps this morning I noticed that the air felt nearly spring-like. I know it's due to get frigid a little later but, for now, I am reminded that spring will be upon us soon. And I am happy about that. The funny thing is I remember, just before our two weeks of snow and ice, that I was in no hurry at all for chilly weather to depart. I remember walking in the brisk air thinking about how I will miss a fire in my fireplace and snuggling under a blanket with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Memories of my winter hike in Cherokee still warm me on a down day. BUT AFTER ONLY TWO WEEKS of true, gritty, winter weather, I am all done. Ready to turn the page! Ready to buy new planters and to create new flower beds out back. All done with winter. As I said on my Facebook status recently, winter is dismissed!
But we can give winter a hearty "thank you" for preparing us to appreciate the glories of spring. The headache of layering sweaters, scarves, socks and boots is replaced by the ease of slipping into a t-shirt, capris and flip-flops, all in colors that make our hearts sing. Screen porches come alive with chatter that lingers into the dark of evening, candles burning on little outdoor tables. The delicious aroma of grilling fills the air! There is no down side to spring. It is a fabulous time!
What I love most about spring and summer is the many, many days of glorious sunshine and blue skies. My house in Franklin used to look beautiful against the blue sky of summer. It was something about where it was placed in the cul-de-sac and the pink tones in the brick I think. I love nearly everything about living in Knoxville but I will miss being on the flight path for a hot air balloon company in Franklin. I would wave, and sometimes swap a "good morning" with the pilots. I took lots of pictures. Just magical to me.
I have had so much defeat and difficulty that, quite frankly, I know some really great things are coming. I can't wait to greet them with joy and true thanksgiving. God has assured me, over and over again, that His plans for me are good. I live in that every day! The "winter" of my life over the last two years is just about to give way to glorious spring. I will thank him with a joyful heart!!!!
This is, however, the only thing I have to give this morning, so I'm forced to run with it.
Mounting my front steps this morning I noticed that the air felt nearly spring-like. I know it's due to get frigid a little later but, for now, I am reminded that spring will be upon us soon. And I am happy about that. The funny thing is I remember, just before our two weeks of snow and ice, that I was in no hurry at all for chilly weather to depart. I remember walking in the brisk air thinking about how I will miss a fire in my fireplace and snuggling under a blanket with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Memories of my winter hike in Cherokee still warm me on a down day. BUT AFTER ONLY TWO WEEKS of true, gritty, winter weather, I am all done. Ready to turn the page! Ready to buy new planters and to create new flower beds out back. All done with winter. As I said on my Facebook status recently, winter is dismissed!
But we can give winter a hearty "thank you" for preparing us to appreciate the glories of spring. The headache of layering sweaters, scarves, socks and boots is replaced by the ease of slipping into a t-shirt, capris and flip-flops, all in colors that make our hearts sing. Screen porches come alive with chatter that lingers into the dark of evening, candles burning on little outdoor tables. The delicious aroma of grilling fills the air! There is no down side to spring. It is a fabulous time!
What I love most about spring and summer is the many, many days of glorious sunshine and blue skies. My house in Franklin used to look beautiful against the blue sky of summer. It was something about where it was placed in the cul-de-sac and the pink tones in the brick I think. I love nearly everything about living in Knoxville but I will miss being on the flight path for a hot air balloon company in Franklin. I would wave, and sometimes swap a "good morning" with the pilots. I took lots of pictures. Just magical to me.
I have had so much defeat and difficulty that, quite frankly, I know some really great things are coming. I can't wait to greet them with joy and true thanksgiving. God has assured me, over and over again, that His plans for me are good. I live in that every day! The "winter" of my life over the last two years is just about to give way to glorious spring. I will thank him with a joyful heart!!!!
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