When I first moved to Cumberland I lived in historic Baltimore Street located in the downtown area.  It is a wonderful area to walk in and admire the historic buildings and the displays in the store windows.  Today we had a snow storm where the snow came down from the sky pretty much all day.  In the evening I was out driving and saw this scene of the street where I used to live.

We have had a lot of snow storms and cold weather this winter and many events have been cancelled.  Last week the local school district only held classes on 1 day out of 5.  For 2 Sundays in a row the church I attend has cancelled worship due to the wind, cold temperatures, and snow.  People in the area who don’t like snow and cold are getting “fed up” with the continuation of winter weather.

I have been reminded as I have heard their comments of one of the more famous prayers that have been prayed in Christian Churches.

If we can pray the Prayer of St. Francis and let it fill our hearts and minds, then we can survive winter and thoroughly enjoy the warm weather that Spring is sure to bring!  Amen!