My Excitement

What could this be?

My Foxtail ferns are wrapped up!!

They are covered with a blanket and then with a couple of trash bags to keep the precipitation off of them.  

Excitement is stirring inside of me just from seeing the early forecast for this next weekend.  

Y'all....we may get SNOW ⛄❄

This possibility is enough to send my imagination straight into overdrive. 

I am not rooting for any ice because it can be rude and sneaky.  I would rather it stay far away.  But the snow?  It is very welcome.  

Snow is festive and I love how beautiful the white fluffy stuff is and how magical it looks.  It Sparkles when the sun shines on it..

Of course, you all already know this.

I know many of you have already had your fair share of snow, but around here it is like getting a big gift and one that I gladly welcome. I've already caught myself doing all kinds of things.  I made a big pot of chile...it's in the freezer now...just waiting for the COLD.  I also have all the ingredients to make vegetable soup.

The thought of bundling up, pulling out coats that do not get much use, finding the gloves that wait patiently in a drawer all year, digging out the waterproof boots...

Now this just adds to the EXCITEMENT.

Here is another thing I really love about the possibility of snow.  It brings people together.  Conversations at the grocery store spark.  Smiles appear on faces and there is a shared sense of wonder all around.  

Even if the snow doesn't come....even if it's just the cold air....there is still something good waiting.  Being thankful for a nice warm home, for hot coffee, for a warm fireplace and the simple gift of being able to pause and rest.  

Maybe this adds to the inspiration hidden in all of my excitement.  

Life doesn't always give us guarantees...Sometimes it only gives us possibilities and I am fine with this.  

However, I will be happy to welcome snow, while politely declining any ice.  I'll be happy just to let my heart stay open to wonder.  

Just a few more days and we shall see what happens..  STAY TUNED!!

Shug.  💛