It was an abnormal winter in the lower mainland of BC. We had lots of snow which stayed on the ground for more than two months. Because this is unusual for us, our city and apartment complex weren’t able to clear the snow well. It was HARD work trying to shovel the heavy BC snow so I could get my car out. There were several times when it was too slippery to walk to the nearby store. Each additional bit of snow added to the chaos that was happening. I have lived in Ontario and Alberta, but had never experienced how house-bound a person can become in winter. The heavy winter was followed by a rainy season: heavy rains and many windy days.
Finally, spring is coming. Other parts of the continent have been unusually warm, but not us. Slowly, the flowers are starting to bloom. The daffodils are bending in the wind, the trees are flowering or exposing their beautiful “spring-green”. The other day as I was walking to my car, the birds were twittering crazily with excitement. It is good to be able to see and feel the freshness all around.
I feel renewed myself. I want to exercise more, deep clean my apartment, get more out of each day. I love the changing of the seasons, but this year I was very ready for spring! Praying that I’ll be able to keep this energy going for a long time.
“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth’ the season of singing has come. the cooing of doves is heard in our land” Song of Solomon 2:11-12
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