Second Thoughts ~ April Snow

Greetings Dear Reader,

Avalon used to always remind me as the winter turned the corner toward spring that there is always snow that stays until April.  She pointed it out in its weak patchiness.  One year it snowed on May 2^nd as we were coming out of church.

As I was in the Mid-West last week, the temperatures were warm and only one night was below freezing.  Things are already turning green and except for snow piled up by plows, most of the snow was gone.  One of the parking lots held a high deep mountain of snow made by the constant clearing of the car park.  It looked like it would not melt until June.    Still, I found no snow that was still where it had fallen and un-melted.

I wondered if perhaps Avalon’s axiom had finally proved false.  Then I drove west before the time came for me to depart for the next and longer part of my journey.  I love snow and have missed it this year.  Living in the South offers few opportunities for reveling n the white wonder makes of rain, cold, and physics.  Every crystal is beautiful and treasured by me.

As I drove to my destination, I saw what I thought were the long white tubes of fertilizer that appear on farms each year.  It was not giant fertilizer grubs.  It was a long thick strip of snow.  Then there was another and another.  I was west of the city and no further north.  Still, there was snow and given the temperature, it has little hope of melting before April. 

I smiled and whispered a prayer of gratitude.  I also prayed for the faith of Avalon and my continued faith in her.   There is snow that stays until April.  There is delight and beauty in the snow.  There is a reflection on the passage of winter that is important.  Spring brings hope with it.  It is true, however, that when we are discontent with winter, there is always something beautiful to remind us of its value.

The seasons are there to teach us about our faith and following.  It is never the snow or absence of it that matters.  It is recalling that the Father is an artist who paints the world with the colors he chooses.  It is our duty to look at his artistry and remember how much he loves us.  Enjoy the seasons, Dear Reader.  See the artistry reflected there so that you may reflect on the Father’s purpose.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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Ode to Spring, no Winter, wait err…um…

Greetings Dear Reader,

Two days ago we recorded the highest temperature ever for that day in February.  Today there is a fresh covering of snow on the ground.  That is the way of things in late winter in the northern Midwest. 

It is the reaction of people that has my attention.  On Thursday as the sun was shining people where smiling and rejoicing over the spring-like weather.  Yesterday as the temperatures fell and the falling rain turn to sleet the same people were complaining about the weather.  I am not condemning these people.  It is our nature.

We complain about the weather instead of seeing the beauty in it.  We rejoice when it is the weather we like and complain when we dislike it.  It is our nature to only appreciate the things we like.  I must assure that I am aware of the value in all things about creation.

I must see the beauty in each season.  I must see my journey in them and accept changes as they come.  I have no power to control the changes in the weather or life.  Rather I get to follow the one who sets the seas in their courses and directs the wind.  The kindler of stars loves me and promises to guide me through it all. 

I will rejoice in the sparkle of lights on the snow until it gives way to the rebirth of Crocuses and Daffodils.  I will enjoy the sun when it is warm.  I will try to take each moment of the journey as it is given instead of how I wish it were. 

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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