First Snowfall

November 21, 2012 Nature

first snowfall on trees

“God’s beauty rests in the purity and tranquility of the first snowfall.”

Submitted by Marisa Foyle.

Where do you see God’s beauty?

2 Comments on First Snowfall

patrick November 21, 2012 at 9:17 pm

Lovely. Peaceful.
Thanks, Marisa.
Happy Thanksgiving.

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- Denise November 26, 2012 at 9:02 pm
  
  Thank you for your presence on this site, Patrick.
  
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