Winter has come to our Allegheny Mountains. The second snow storm of the winter blew into the Valley two days ago and before moving on, deposited 4-5 inches of flurries which our mountain breeze then whipped into small drifts. The collage is a collection of past and recent photos taken at various places in and around the valley. The most recent photo, taken a few days ago, is of the Buckskin at bottom left of the collage. This tan beauty was seen on a rural Vintondale, Pa. farm. He was a co-operative photo subject, following me along the fence rail as I positioned myself for taking his photo. I suspect, he thought I was going to reward him with a carrot or juicy apple. Maybe next time...
While we mountain folks sometimes grow weary of our winters... enduring snowstorm after snowstorm, the regular shoveling of walks and porches, the cold temperatures etc...etc. As the winter drones on in the small mountain hamlet where I live, we begin to wonder if it will ever end. But God, in his generosity...or is it fairness, has given us a trade-off for our annual winter suffering. On a regular basis, to remind us of his presence, He provides us with sunrises and sunsets that are so deliciously beautiful, we look on in awe as we are rendered both speechless and breathless. We are truly blessed.
A Closing Thought
Sometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really importamt. We may fail to say hello, please, or thank you, congratulate someone on something wonderful that has happened to them, give a compliment, or just do something nice for no reason. As you go through this week, this month, this year, recognize people who serve us, guide us, help us, and most importantly...love us.
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1 comment:
We all have so much to be thankful for. A Thanksgiving with snow, so traditional.
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