April 7, 2015

Spring?

Spring is trying so hard to come to Vermont! As I look out our office window I see the snow receding but still a foot deep in spots. Several spots.  It is raining today so maybe more snow will melt. We have had a couple of teaser days with the temperature in the low sixties, but that was short lived.

Roger and I took a drive a week ago to see how the melt was coming.  The upper tributary to the White River is starting to move.

You can see here and there the ice starting to be overtaken by the cold mountain water.  There is an interesting phenomenon that takes place in the rocks here.  The water that filters through the rocks freezes and makes it look like frozen waterfalls all along the highways.  It is a pale blue in color and breath taking to behold.

The White river that we cross on a daily basis has had chunks of ice flowing toward the Connecticut River that has massive amounts of ice chunks itself.  

It is almost clear now.  It is beautiful!

We have enjoyed our drives through this beautiful state. It has some beautiful farmlands, lakes and trees.  Perhaps most beautiful in all the US.

I have also loved the covered bridges that can be found on the many roads that cover these Green Mountains.

The most beautiful, peaceful spot in all of New England is the place we see every day.  The angels do attend all who come here! 

God Lives! His spirit is in all we see, all that is virtuous, lovely, all that is of good report or praise worthy, and I will seek after these things.