Today was a day like none other. The snow blanketed the grass and adorned the trees. It was like a picture you would see on a Hallmark card. Because the temperatures in Philadelphia yesterday sky rocketed to almost 60 degrees, the ground was too warm for the snow to stick on the roads yet we were gaining inches on the grass. All day it snowed and everyone could go about their business, enjoying the beautiful white scenery.
After the kids did homework, studied for tests, practiced instruments, and did their chores we headed out to go sledding to our favorite “snow” hill. Not really having the time to do this, SOMETIMES one just needs to throw caution to the wind and DO IT! As expected, once we arrived at our favorite spot the conditions for sledding and snow boarding were perfect. We sledded and had snow ball fights until almost bedtime. Sure, I could have brought them home earlier like a good responsible mom but you never know when the last snow of the season will be. Tonight could be the last!! We had to seize the moment!
With three freezing cold hungry and wet children, after 2 hours of fun we headed home to have a barbecue. There’s something about scraping off snow on a grill that doesn’t seem quite right, but it was all part of the adventure of the day! The steak tasted better then usual for our hungry appetites.
As for dessert? Of course hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream!
So often in life it is easy to get weighed down by the cares of whatever it is staring at us in the face, and we ALL have something staring at us in the face!
“….I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
God desires to lift us above our circumstances and enjoy all that He has for us. I appreciate Him showing me a day like today. Having the eyes to see only what is beautiful (snow everywhere!), going on a sledding adventure with my kids, having our favorite barbecue dinner, and topping it off with a big mug of extra chocolaty hot chocolate!
We’ll all sleep well tonight!
Blessings,
Debbie
1 comment:
Deb,
So glad you had a fun snow day! I agree that as the snow fell all day, the everyday scenery outside my window was transformed into a greeting card.
We didn't go sledding, but a big snowman in the backyard proclaims that fun was had! I even got up this morning and took some pictures around the yard because everything looked SO beautiful.
I'm tired of being cold, but I LOVE the snow!
Love you,
Kelli
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