The photo, look closely. See all that white stuff on the deck surface? Around the base of the grill? Those are ice crystals that fell from the sky without invitation, much warning or my agreement. And sleet continues to pepper the ground. One weather report warns that by next weekend the lows will be in the low 20s or teens, highs in the low 30s. I think I woke up in Fargo. So what to do? Answer, in this order: (1) Stop being a cry baby (2) Notice that the white crystals actually decorate the landscape, give it a different look (3) accept this moment as a gift, since you can’t do much about it (4) say Thank You to the Source and Provider of these delicate gems that fall from the sky (5) get a cup of coffee, your camera and make the most of this moment; it will never happen just like this again. (6) be grateful that you’re not in Fargo where it’s 4 degrees this morning and feels like -6. You know, it is rather pretty out there.
Shining Spirit 
Interesting outdoor living area. I think 1 through 6 is the complete answer. Stay warm and cozy.
P.S. Pastor Tim gave a meaningful sermon this morning about we being blessed but still can have some bad things occur. He is getting better all the time and soon may reach the Pastor Roger plateau.
Roll on the floor laughing!! Keep up the humor!!
You could come back to AZ. It’s only snowing in the mountains, so far that is. Ice crystals sparkle in the sun, like tiny diamonds, if you can catch them sparkling.
Pastor Tim had a bang up message today, about loss of loved ones, answering the age old question: WHERE IS GOD? Best answer: God is right there in the midst of us, always.
I set the communion table for the first time, alone, well Almost alone. Susan helped greatly, finding the new altar cloth. But I didn’t remember to also SERVE communion.. oops. Opal rescued that situation with grace, as well as putting out the hand sanitizer. Confession is good for the soul, huh. I received a bounty of forgiveness though. Praise the Lord for His Grace.
Love and miss you both.
Carol