In North Carolina snow is something that happens usually in January, but this year we had a December snow. And that's something rare, but can be pinpointed to one date. December 4! Seriously. If we have an early snow in North Carolina, meaning snow in December, it will be on December 4th. And as crazy as that sounds, it's true. Now keep in mind, this snow will be followed by probably a week or weeks of 60 degree temps, but none-the-less it is snow. Yesterday I was at my parent's house when "HELLO SNOW!!" Big deal right? Nope. On December 4th for my entire life we have celebrated the birthday of Paw Paw and as you know... well.. you know why we don't celebrate anymore, I was really thinking about him yesterday.
So... making it short IT SNOWED!!! A real snow. Enough snow to build a snowman, look pretty, but not cause travel problems. A blanket of While Fluff covering the ground, making everything look new. I was outside gazing at the beauty when I thought, this really is God. He covers the muck, mire, messed up ground in our lives and makes it beautiful, makes it clean, makes it new. At the same time of gazing into the snow covered surroundings I had this overwhelming healing about Paw Paw not being there. Accepting this new chapter in my life, understanding the changes of what is. About living my life for the one who covers it all, and standing on the shoulders of who paved the way. So Paw Paw, I'm standing on your shoulders. You have paved the way for me and my family. The covering God has placed on our family was remembered yesterday in the snow, but like the covering placed over our sin once we're a part of God's Family! Thank You Snow!! Thank You Birthday SNOW!!!
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