SNOW

We got our first taste of snow today! Just little miniscule flakes that you were barely able to see against the steel gray sky, but still . . . snow!
I've often wondered what there is about snow that is so exciting, especially in light of the fact that the cold isn't as exciting!
I think several things make snow so awesome. We very seldom get snow, or at least much snow, in the south so part of it is the novelty. For me, though, a large part of the excitement is wonder and awe. I'm in awe of how clean and pristine everything looks under a blanket of snow and wonder at how quiet and muffled everything sounds.
The background noise of cars seems to fade, dogs barking seems to be coming from way off somewhere in a tunnel; all the noises muted and yet you can still hear the whisper of the snow as it slides gently off the trees branches and lands on the ground.
I can't help but remember the words to a hymn we sang when I was younger. The words described how Christ's blood would wash us whiter than snow. I like to remember that song whenever I see snow and reflect on God's love for me and all humankind.
Now, I'm off to watch the tiny little flakes floating lazily through the sky while I pray for a white wonderland and then drink a cup of hot chocolate.