The first day of spring?

I LOVE snow! I can't wait for the first snow of the year, and I always pray for a white Christmas!

But I tell you, the first day of spring I look forward to seeing glimpses of green and all of the little buds on the trees. This 7-10 inches of snow is crazy!

So, as I sit here pondering the "white stuff", I have been awed by its beauty. Last week was a rough one. We are going through budget cuts, letting go teachers, canceling activities for next year, reassigning curriculum, and a lot of other junk. So, the snow is a reminder that every day is new. Everyday is a fresh start. 24 hours to make a difference, live, laugh, and enjoy this great life God has given us. It is only through Him I get this opportunity! "Wash me and I will be whiter than snow...create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:7,10 This "white stuff" is a beautiful reminder that in Christ I am a new creature...every day...the old has gone and the new has come. 2 Cor 5:17

So, stay warm. Watch some basketball. Build yourself a fire...it may be the last one for the year! Enjoy the blessing and remember today is a new day, a fresh start, and a reminder that through Christ we all are as pure and beautiful as the first snow.

From my heart to yours-
Lara