A week ago I drove through the countryside which was accented by stark snow-covered branches against the sky. A week later, just a week, I drove through the countryside on a cloudy, rainy day and noticed a difference. The tree branches looked fuzzy on the ends. I realized that the leaves were starting to bud.
And then the week brought more signs. There were wildflowers in a patch by the road, a little color. Suddenly, cows were standing on green patches. When the sun came out, it was warmer. I got a sunburn watching a grandson play baseball.
There may be more winter to come, but, for right now, Spring is definitely beginning to push Winter aside. The cycles of nature are a continual source of hope for us all.
Confetti Thoughts 