Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for the best spring day.
Welcome to springtime in the Rockies! The snow from Sunday's wild blizzard is melting quickly. In the backyard, the massive 5-foot drift that covers the entire southeast corner and the 3-foot drift near the southwest corner will soon be history if Ms. Sunshine has her way.
I spend nearly three hours shoveling snow - lots of heavy, wet snow - from the driveway, sidewalk and cul-de-sac. The drifts are nearly 18 inches deep in spots. A thick, slippery slush covers the asphalt - I guess the snowplows never made it to our street.
I work deliberately, careful to use the proper technique to lift each shovelful before tossing the snow onto the lawn and garden. Our neighbors are also clearing their properties. We pause in our labors to share blizzard stories and catch up on little league news and the week's weather predictions. School has been cancelled so the kids come over to play with T.
All in all, we're living a typical April day along the Colorado Front Range. As we recover from yet another storm, we revel in the beauty that surrounds us. Yes, today is the very best day of spring.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
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