White As Snow....

Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool."

We woke up on Thursday to the world standing still and beautifully silent.  Almost 8 inches of snow blanketed the ground.  It was absolutely magnificent. It was perfect   While the kids were asleep, I went out and breathed in the beauty and majesty of God's creation. It didn't matter that we were without electricity, or that Michael was hundreds of miles away trapped in a frozen metroplex (Atlanta).  I just had to praise God for His awesome power and kind gifts from His loving Father's heart.   I took a few pictures too.  The top picture is the view I saw from my back porch.  Soon the kid woke up, and we jumped into our snow gear and got busy playing!!!

 It took Levi some time to get used to the height of the snow as he walked.  Joel helped him by holding his hand.

 Karis even loved it too.  She was amazed at the white and cold and squealed with delight!

 I shoveled some snow up to make a snow fort.

Sledding was a big hit.  Joel, Levi, and I had our first runs in our lives!  It was a rush.  By the end of the day and 8-10 hours outside playing, our muscles were shaking and aching.  In the afternoon, Michael came home from Atlanta.  As soon as he came home, our power came back on too!  What a great way to end a great day!  I am so thankful for my family, my home, my life, and the greatest gift of all salvation that has washed away my sins and left me white as snow.