Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Spring or Winter ?


Yesterday we drove by a tree dressed top to bottom in pink spring blossoms!
Today, was back to winter wonderland !

Since last May, when our friends from the deep south out for a Canadian vacation decided that they would love to come in winter I started praying for snow.

They are arriving here on Saturday and there is more snow in the forecast!
I apologize to those who don't agree with me ... but I LOVE snow ! It lifts my spirits and fills my heart with song ! To me there is almost nothing as beautiful as a winter wonderland !
While I do prefer to stay off the roads, we did have to be out yesterday so I snapped some photos ... from the car window !


For many, a place like Earls -- you can see the cozy lights inside -- was the best place to be !


My world was white ..... lone trees standing in a farmer's field .....


trees so bridal in appearance......

A barn with a red front contrasting with the snow....
A travelling ride park stood silent and empty ... the weather tooo cold for such outdoor activity...


Not everyone was prepared for the snowstorm .... and I always feel bad for those who are hurt or inconvenienced... We counted 7 or 8 vehicles in the ditch on our way home from grocery shopping ...... Some, like our neighbour, had probably already changed their winter tires for summer ones !!!



NOTE - I am going to be on vacation for the next couple of weeks and so my computer will be shut down.

I will be back mid March !!

If you are reading this, I wish you a blessed couple of weeks.... whatever the weather -- Our God reigns over it all - may He also reign in your heart !

Job 37:6 "For He says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth'; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength."
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10 comments:

charlotte mgcc said...

Julie...you are right there is beauty in everything being winter white.....and i gave up complaining for lent...does lamenting count,I really need nicer weather in the praries. :-)
Have a wonderful vacation, what ever you do, be travel safe and stay healthy. We will miss you and look forward to hearing all about your adventure.

Lovella ♥ said...

Oh do have fun with your friends Julie. Since it was you that prayed for snow, I can hardly feel grim out here. I must agree it is the prettiest sight to behold. .

Judy said...

Well you just have yourself a wonderful 'winter' vacation. Your pic's are most lovely...and I will (grudgingly) admit that it is beautiful, even if it really is spring!

Betty said...

Great pictures!
Enjoy your vacation!! Would love to hear where you´ll be...

Being Mrs Miles said...

Hi There - BETTY sent me... you know, your Earls is only a few blocks from my in-laws place!

Well, here in the Okanagan, our snow is blowing all over ... there's a REAL ICY wind... not pretty, no trees covered. I was out brooming the drive and I almost frost-bit my ears!

I hope you have a good vacation!

~ Barb

Anonymous said...

I'm really looking forward to our winter vacation from the deep south to the snowy north, but I have to admit ... I don't know how our bodies will handle the climate change. You're all dressed in white, while I'm looking out my window at the beautiful pink Azalea blossoms and enjoying a warm 76 degree day! Oh well, sweet friendships always warm the heart, so I'm not going to worry over a few flakes of snow and a slight drop in temperature. See you Saturday!

Marg said...

I love your post with the winter scenes. My favorite is the one with the red barn. Great color and composition.
I hope you have a wonderful time and God bless you and keep you safe.
I hope you have some down time.

Betty said...

Have a wonderful vacation Julie.
Those trees covered in white are gorgeous!

Elsie said...

Have a wonderful vacation!

Anonymous said...

I love seeing the snow photos. I've always enjoyed the snow, too...I just have a fear of driving in it. (Too many landings in a ditch and one on the side of the car!)

I'll look forward to your return. I hope your vacation is perfectly wonderful!