{Cherry Blossoms}
12.7.11
I often go for walks in the woods with my dog. It helps us both get out of the house and explore.
I find that I think the clearest and have the best ideas when I'm out in nature. Something about
how perfect nature is, about how wonderous it is that life can remain dormant through such terribly harsh
Minnesota winters, and without fail, in springtime the plants always sprout new life again. It really is a miracle!
Something about how the seasons and the sky exist in perfect cycles. The light and beauty of sunrise or sunset
commands one to stand in awe. Feeling leaves fall all around me, the sound of a creek trickling or the
snow crunching underfoot. It's all too wonderous for me not to be inspired. It's all too creative and powerful
for me not to believe in a God beyond this human existence.
I'm trying something new on today's blog - I'm including a video. I was so touched by this song that I had to share -
plus it's appropriate for this season of winter. Andy Squyres sings Cherry Blossoms with his eldest daughter.
(I hope that someday we might have our own kids who take after their father and are blessed with musical talent.)
I encourage you to read through the words as they sing and allow hope to pour into your soul.
Cherry Blossoms
Well I feel a warm wind blowin'
Melting all the sadness off of my soul
and I smell the sweet cherry blossoms
pouring all their gladness, into my soul
In winter I believe you
In springtime I see you
It's so good to be with you
My hope has come
Lord you make all things new
Your love is my breakthrough
Now I sing Hallelujah
My hope has come
Well I've walked through the valley of the shadow
And I have been tested like silver and gold
Lord your faith has taught me to cherish
That this light affliction is not my home
I'm not gonna give in to this mortal frustration
And I'm not gonna give death any standing ovation
I will lift my soul God, with no hesitation
Because between you and me there is no separation