Lars and Britta stood on the bank of Elv Knockknock holding hands, sadly looking at the desolation of thirsty land. Lars called for Mette and Marte and soon heard the "Coming!" in the bright cheery voice of a child.
"What are we to do?" asked Lars.
"The Lord has provided thus far. Surely He will send rain soon." Britta shivered as the sharp breeze from the north cut through her jacket. And she glanced up and looked toward the mountains. But the mountains were not there! Completely socked in by cloud cover, even the foothills disappeared from view. Her heart leaped as she exclaimed, "It will snow in the hills this time. I know it will. Thank you Heavenly Father!"
"I hope you are right," Lars said doubtfully. His faith had been tried sorely during the past too many seasons. The girls joined them and the four walked back to their home as the sun's last rays faded from the sky.
Morning light, Britta sprang from bed and excitedly dressed, pulled on her winter jacket and rushed outside to look to the north. And what a sight! The snow-caps on the peaks shone brightly in the morning sun.
The people of the village could talk of nothing else, excitement building, hopes being strengthened by the hour. As evening fell the mountains and hills again were shrouded in black clouds. The next morning brought a sight even more wondrous. Not only the mountain peaks, but the mountains in their entirety and the hogbacks and foot hills were snow covered. Even the ground beneath their feet was covered with three or four tommes of the lovely white life-giving snow!
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Here in Michigan, we comfort ourselves during snowy winters by remembering that it helps lift the water level in the great lakes.
Chuck, The only possible good that comes of snow is when it turns into water, imo.
Snow is lovely! It is cold. I love to ski and snowshoe! Sometimes driving is a bit dicey and the driveway is a forever issue.
Sharkey, you see there is snow because people such as you enjoy it. The rest of us endure it. You are welcome!
How special it is when moisture arrives and ends a long dry period!
So many Colorado sayings here - socked in by cloud cover, mountains peaks, foot hills, hogbacks. Once we moved to Colorado, Hubby discovered that it was not just our clan who regularly used these things in conversation.
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