Hello Snow! Thanks for dropping by! I've waited and prayed for you just you know, and you came unexpectedly. Keep it coming! The more the merrier! Let it roll down my eyes! I understand how fleeting you are here in this part of the globe but we'd love you to stay for as long as you want. Less than one hour, you were gone. Glad I took some photos. Hope to see you el año proximo!

I didn't expect snow at this time of the year here in Douglas as I thought that winter was slowly heading out and warmer weather is upon us but when the temperature dropped the past few days, I started following closely the forecast. In fact, if it snowed today (2/15/23) at 5:00 am, I would have gone out of the rectory even for a moment. For us here in Douglas who get to see snow only once a year or two if we're lucky, we marvel at the sight of the snowfall. As Psalm 148: 8 says, "Fire and hail, snow and mist, praise the Lord". Snow prepares us for lent as in the words of Isaiah 1:18, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they may become white as snow". The beauty and splendor of God is reflected in the refreshing and relaxing nature of the snow. As my hands were outstretched in an orans position, my head held up high in the sky, a kid came to me, Father, it's the best time of my life (and asked me to stick my tongue out to taste the snow which I did). I could have made raspados out of it. It was an incredible feeling of joy that words fail to express if that makes any sense.