A Florida family comes to LakePoint Resort State Park to play in the Alabama snow. Photo credit: David Muenker
While David and I were driving around LakePoint Resort State Park to get photos, we saw this young family putting the final touches on a huge snowman. They had driven up from their home in Florida for a weekend of fun in the snow! The unusual sight of seeing snow in Alabama… their daughter’s first romp in snow… staying in a cozy cabin in the woods… sitting around a crackling fire — for them, snow created a magical experience. They’ll treasure it through the years, sharing their memory time and again.
Today is beautiful. Bright sunshine, glistening snow, sparkling ice. Our RV survived the onslaught of wet, heavy snow. A huge thud disrupted our dinner, and set us bounding outside. It was one of those sounds that comes from every direction. Was it under the RV? To the left? To the right? Did a hose burst? A pipe crack? Flashlight in hand, we surveyed the rig under, over and all around. Everything seemed intact.
A tree branch must have crashed to the ground. Everything still looks fine in the daylight. So we can relax today and enjoy the beauty of it all.
The weather has truly gone mad! Thanks for the reminder that if we look hard enough, and share our search with those we love – we can find joy and opportunity in situations that might otherwise cause irritation, or even panic. I admit, the opportunity to build a snowman makes it easier, but I get the impression this little family will hold onto that knowledge even after the snow has melted.
Thanks again for your perfect marriage of words and pictures. No wonder you two make such a great couple.