Winter Wonderland

Relinquishing my warm bed to face the day set before me, I became aware of the foot of snow that had fallen so quietly, outside my window during the night. At first I was shocked and disappointed to see, that the glorious fall really was over. As I trudged down the driveway to put the garbage at the curb, the familiar smell of wood burning in a wood stove, and the icy cold on my face brought back that old familiar winter atmosphere.

As much as I am dissapointed that winter has set in, I will be thankful...thankful for the beauty of the crisp linen snow that covers the tree tops, creating a natural sparkle as the sun shines, and for the gift of Christmas.

Written: November 18/2008