February

As I was Rushing out to the car Thursday morning, I was literally brought to my knees. I know that I have long held the notion of the icy cold emptiness of February, but have since then gained a different perspective. Even though I knew I needed to leave at that moment, to get to work, I had to stop and absorb the beauty of that morning. In the still, chilly air I could smell the promise of spring. Birds were calling to each other and each plant was surrounded by light. Yes, it was light out! Suddenly it hit me! I was not leaving for work on yet another gloomy dark winter's day. The following Friday there were clinging tendrils of fog that deepened in the valley and hushed the world. Nature is humbling and though I am eager to get my hands dirty I also need to appreciate the season that I am in. Our grandson was baptised today, an occasion that filled me with joy and nostalgia for those days when my children were young. As we stood at the front of the church with my daughter, her husband, my grandaughter and grandson it seemed as this had just happened yesterday with my children. There were three other grandchildren and one of our sons,their father, sitting in the pew taking part. I wanted to shout, "Hey stop! This life is going way too fast!" But how awesome it is to now see this from the other side, as grandparents. Growing older, and just life, is about acceptance and in that the freedom to not be bound by fear. Each season teaches me a lesson that I need to be open to see,hear and learn. May February always glow for you!