Grace in a Snow Day

Snow days usually fall on a work day, it seems, which has certain drawbacks and advantages. You get to sleep in, catch up on housework, but then again you might be missing out on pay, and there's always the restless children to keep entertained.

Today though, our snow day fell on Saturday, which for those who attend church on that day, could be disappointing. An advantage to this dilemma might be the opportunity to pursue new, creative, reflective avenues to connect with God.

I was fortunate to have a kind neighbor use his snowblower to clear my driveway, which always makes me feel safer, just in case I do have to get out and drive in this mess. Those who have posted pictures online of the beautiful snow landscapes outside our windows have reminded me of the beauty of the season, which we sometimes take for granted, just like all of God's blessings.

So, for these two things alone, I am grateful:

• for the loving care of family and friends, and 
• for the loving care of God, the Creator of that beautiful snow out there, gracing all the bare tree limbs with soft, billowy clouds of puffiness.