Winter Birds...

My daughter caught this picture of two birds sitting on a branch near the house. Winter can seem so glum at times. Especially come late January and February and still being in the thick of winter. I have read at many blogs where they are getting wild flowers and new grass, some even starting their gardens. But that is not here. Oh, it has brought a longing in our hearts for warmer weather that is for sure. I ask myself, "Can I be content...HERE?"


Yesterday we had yet another blizzard warning. We got a few more inches on top of our snow. Today that snow is blowing around with high COLD winds, bringing drifts that are tall, hard and firm. I was to go to a board meeting tonight, so I ventured down the lane to check the roads. At the end of our lane was a drift about one foot deep and probably as long as my van. Normally if it was puffy snow, I wouldn't think a thing of it. I got out of my van and walked on the snow, quite firm; it held me up. I wasn't as sure that it would hold my van up. We've had snow like that before and it is likely that I would crush through and bring my van to it's belly in snow and I would be stuck. I backed up our lane and didn't opt to leave. The wind was bitter cold and the snow still blowing drifts onto the road and around our mailbox.

Back at the house, I debated, but decided not to go to the board meeting. Sure it would be nice to get out, however, it was nice to stay in as well. Our home is cozy warm. My girls were home with me. School got done in a timely manner so no fussing over schoolwork. Two of the girls went out and played in the snow. We have no hills, but dh builds a snow hill for them every winter with the snow he plows and Megan took Paige down several times with the sled. Then they started to dig a cave into another part of the snow hill. Paige would not go in the snow cave as the dogs climbed on top of the hill and I think she thought they'd fall in on top of her. I've been working on my oldest's transcript, and had some quiet peace while the little one napped to work on that. Tonight, I made sugar cookies with Paige. She was all smiles and enjoyed sharing her cookies with her sisters.

All in all it was a nice peaceful day. I enjoy winter days when we are snowed in. For some reason it is peaceful to my soul to know that I don't have to go out; I don't have to rush in this busy world we live in. The girls also were not rushing and running to and fro. They have had an enjoyable evening together. No grumbles that I've heard all night. I'm thinking it brought peace to them as well.

As we look outside the weather can seem dreadful, but there is peace in knowing that God's hand is there watching over us. We see the birds out in the snow and smile at His wonderous creation. Winter can be boring just staring at the walls, but those two little birds brought a little happiness to our day. Sometimes we also need to look around at the details of our days to see the blessings God has given us this day. My day may not have been wonderfully spectacular, but it was a GOOD day!

Warmly,
~Melissa