March Musings - Day 9

I walked outside this evening, and the most refreshing cool air hit me. It washed over me like the moonlight shining through a cloudy sky.

I can sense in the air the coming of spring. The air feels lighter, different, and while it's still cold, it isn't the bitter winter cold. The moonlight is flooding every nook and cranny as if to say, don't lose hope! Spring is on it's way! Sunshine is coming! Sunshine and a warm day for a walk sounds absolutely wonderful, yet at the same time, snow and bitter cold do as well. I'm looking forward to clinging to the last fleeting days of this winter before embracing the warmth and rain of spring. I love each season, despite the rain or snow or shine. I love the moon, the way the cool beams flow over the shadowy trees and then arcs around as if to make a giant smile. I love the way the stars twinkle in the winter. Soon my favorite starry friends, the Pleiades, shall bid me adieu until next time. Yet in the spring, we can spread out a blanket and star gaze sans mosquitoes or picnic in the moonlight!

Two verses regarding the sky come to mind:

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."

Psalm 19:1 (ESV)

(The sky is so beautiful tonight!!)

"Like a moon it shall be established forever, a faithful witness in the skies."

Psalm 89:37 (ESV)

(This verse always comes to mind when the moon is out and I'm with John...the first time he said I love you in person was under a golden moon...talk about sweetness!)

Enjoy the end of winter nights...soon they will be gone, so grab some cocoa and a good book, or popcorn and a movie. Soon the spring nights will be here, ready for walks and star gazing, campfires and smores!

Snow! In April!

Awhile back, my friend and I were talking, and I lamented the fact I haven't been able to enjoy the snow. So I was delighted when I awoke to this!

My one friend's response to the snow was this: You know, I have a reason to believe that Moriah is the one who prayed for today's snow ;) lol

Another said: 

....Moriahhhhhh!!!!!

hahaha!

And still another said: I wouldn't doubt it lol

I will be truthful and admit I wasn't praying for the snow, but I'm excited it's here!

Ahhh squee!!! I love snow!!!

Snowflakes on the lilac buds that are beginning to bloom!

Snow in the pine trees....mmm!

Artsy Snow

Collage of Artsy Snow

Ahhh isn't snow beautiful!?!

Water droplets on the violet!

Ahhhhhh what a lovely day!! :~D I love snow!!! And spring!!!

Just write....

It's one of those beautiful spring days in which you just want to write.

(Our first daffodil! Spring is so vibrant and lovely!)

I'm not even sure what I'd like to write, but I'd love to do so.

So here I sit and type.

(And eat my breakfast. ;~)

The kids are outside playing so the house is quiet..

I've been wanting to write, but haven't been able to figure out what.

I wrote about being sick with mono back in March, and I think I have begun the road to improvement.

Throughout this mono I've come down with pneumonia, a cold, a couple migraines, and I think now I have another cold.

This is definitely a test of my patience, faith, and steadfastness in God.

It is so easy to get down, depressed, and discouraged about oneself.

If God hadn't seen me through this, I'd be a mess!

I laugh to myself because I am a mess.

I'm far from perfect, but God is perfect!

I've been thinking about Psalm 138:3 (ESV) this morning:

On the day I called, you answered me;

my strength of soul you increased.

I've called to God so many times to help me through this.

Every single time I've called, He has answered.

He has been strengthening me in every way.

And I can't thank Him enough.

God is so good!

Psalm 73:28 (ESV)

But it is good for me to be near God;

I have made the Lord God my refuge,

that I may tell of all your works.

I'm not sure how I'd like to wrap up this long rambling post.

Remember, no matter what you're going through, look to God!

Sounds cliche, yet it's the best decision you can make!

And now I shall go enjoy this lovely spring weather with a book and some tea!

Au revior!

Spring has sprung!

I ventured outside for a few minutes and was ecstatic to discover that spring has sprung!! I can't wait to see the rest of these beautiful flowers bloom!

Confession: I went barefoot without thinking. Heehee!! I missed the feeling of grass and dirt between my toes. ;~)

Let it Snow: a parody of Let it Go

 

 

"Let It Snow"

The snow glows white in Jordan today
Not a crocus to be seen
A kingdom of icy flowers,
And it looks like I’m the queen.

The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside
It's New York, what do you expect?

Don’t let them wilt, don’t let them die
Watch the daffodils with your eye
Protect, collect, don’t let them freeze
Well, now they're froze!

Let it snow, let it snow
Can’t hold it back anymore
Let it snow, let it snow
Turn away and slam the door

I don’t care
What they’re going to say
Let the storm rage on,
The cold never bothered me anyway

It’s funny how some distance
Makes everything seem small
And the flowers that are so frozen
Won't wilt inside the house

It’s time to see what I can do
To cut the flowers and bring them in
No right, no wrong, no wilting for me
No freeze

Let it snow, let it snow
I'll the snow fall from the sky
Let it snow, let it snow
The flowers will be safe inside

They're in the vase
And here they'll stay
Let the storm rage on

My power flurries through the air into the ground
My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around
And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast
I’m happy the flowers are in,
Cause the snow won't come in

Let it snow, let it snow
And I'll rise at the break of dawn
Let it snow, let it snow
The perfect flowers are in

Here they'll stand
In the light of a lamp
Let the storm rage on,
The flowers are safe in the house.

A Spring Evening!

Crocuses!

The Moon :~)

The moon later in the evening!

The moon through the trees!

A kitty (Ansel) enjoying the fine evening! ^-^

A bud on the maple tree!

Pine needles :~)

Pine needles and the sunset!

The sunset! :~D

Winslow thought it was a perfect evening for some soft chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone!

Signs of Spring!

Spring is coming! Never fear!

Signs of Spring