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Unexpected Gifts

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  This morning, making my typical pre-coffee trek from bedroom to living room, I was taken aback by the view out the window at the top of the stairs. At the edge of the property outside stands a long line of tall, substantial trees. Overnight, the Lord left us an unexpected gift; a perfect, lightweight snowfall on the ground and covering the branches of the miniature forest in front of me. A dark grey, foggy sky framed the whole thing so immaculately that I had stop and try to breathe it in, considering the work of the hand of God and how nature cries out His glory. The view out my front door was equally as glorious. A surprising and precious late Spring delight.  Memories, as they are like to do about now, floated down quietly and washed over me. Recuerdos of Cubanos in snow. I know, that seems a little off but, if you’ve never been with an adult the first time they see snow, I suggest you figure out how to have that experience. It’s so sweet. You never forget it. Which bring...