Here’s the photo I wanted to share yesterday (found it! a day late!) to show that after bleak mid-wintery days the sun does (eventually) shine. That is definitely a comforting thought when the bleaks creak us down.
But there’s more to take away from this photo. It’s not a red rose blooming in winter, but a red bush (kinda sorta close.) Seeing the beauty of this red bush in the snow reminds us to REJOICE! It’s a happy sort of bush, still blooming with color in the cold of winter.
Isn’t that what Advent is all about? Light in the darkness? Joy to the World?
God’s Son-Light (Jesus Christ) helping us see beauty around us & within us:
red bushes blooming in the snow.
grace, peace & Advent beauty
Virginia : )
Roses in the Rubble 
Actually, with a 65 degree day here, I wouldn’t mind at least one snow event before spring kicks in. But I appreciate your message of hope, V!
65 sounds grand, Tim – this morning it’s a balmy18 degrees here! We’ve had more than our snow quota for the year here (schools already missed 7 days for snow.) Spring! Spring! Spring! 💨🌾☀️🌷☀️😎