Spring, will you hide your warmth from us forever?
Oh, how we long for the days of chasing butterflies through the park.
We hear the crashing waves, calling our name, bidding us draw near.
We long for barefoot days, dancing in the sun.
Spring, we love your warmth, your sunshine, the newness of life and freshness in the air.
This is the day which the Lord has made;
Oh wait.
Spring is wonderful, fresh, warm.
Yet, with it comes cutting grass, seasonal allergies, more dirt, mud and bugs.
Spring, we long for you...we just need to be sure the tractor is gassed up, the tissues are stocked up, soap and towels are waiting and the fly-swatter is nearby.
Judging by facebook posts, and any casual conversation these days, I'd say many echo Parker's sentiments of "I hate winter and cannot stand to see any more snow" (or at least that's the caption this picture begs for)
Even the dogs seem like they've had enough.
Yet, we remember that EVERY day is a gift.
A new day.
A fresh start.
A day to
live,
love,
laugh,
and learn.
Help us Lord, as we long for a new season not to miss the beauty in this one.
Help us to meet obstacles and challenges with a smile and a determination to seize the day.
Help us to approach each days adventures with eyes of wonder, childlike faith and joyful hearts.
Today, they tackle snowdrifts in the yard, tomorrow the mountains of adult life. Help us Lord to enjoy today with them. Help us to teach them, love them, lead them, prepare them, hold them, protect them, savor them
EVERY day whether the weather is favorable or not.
This is the day which the Lord has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
I needed this right now. Thanks. :-) Oh, and the picture of the dog? HYSTERICAL.
ReplyDeleteBut, um, if Spring wanted to arrive early I don't think I would complain. ;-)
I want spring to arrive today but I could wait for summer for a thousand years
ReplyDeleteThis was a humorous, well-written, post that brightened my tired day. Thanks as always, Kelly! Sarah Bosse
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! And I love all the pictures.
ReplyDeletenice post Kel
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the whole post, but this part in particular really encouraged me Kelly:
ReplyDelete"Help us Lord, as we long for a new season not to miss the beauty in this one."
It is difficult for me right now in this single season of my life, but the Lord has really been stretching and growing me and drawing me closer to Him through it all in ways that I may not otherwise experience. How we need these reminders that He makes everything beautiful in His time!
Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us.
~Rachel
Love it! And beautiful pictures too!
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