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Spring is here! Winter is gone. So how do you feel? Are you still caught in the grips of the cold of winter? Do you miss the chill of the morning fog that blanketed the atmosphere as you drive along the road on your way to work?
Of course here in San Diego, we rarely experience the snow which is found in most of the East Coast and in the Northwest. Although a week or so ago, we had hail and sleet that fell in our yards. I remember my son, Ruben, called me one morning and yelled out, "Look here, Ma, see the hail out in our backyard!" And when I hurriedly came out of my room, how surprised I was to see hail falling down the ground! But as fast as it came, it melted and became water. Seldom do we see hail and snow here in San Diego that when it occurs, we are amazed, as if it is the first time we see this happening here.
Now spring has sprung. Isn't it a wonderful time? We can say that spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. As the sun rises in the East, we can rejoice in new opportunities that spring brings. Just as summer turns to fall and fall into winter, there will always be a time for spring. For the young and the young at heart, spring always gives us that wonderful feeling that it's great to be alive! That in spite of some "winter of discontent" that we have experienced, spring gives us hope for a bright future. Everyday is a day to experience anew the blessings of God, a day to rediscover the wonder of life.
So let us greet each morning with a smile on our lips, thanking God for every little miracle that we find around us- the green grass under our feet still wet with dew; the rosebush that will soon burst with beautiful blossoms in myriad colors, spreading it's fragranc; the little birds chirping up the trees, heralding the birth of a new day! Soon friends and families will get together, and in the midst of laughter and joy, we share the bounties of God that we are blessed with.
Of course as we enjoy those moments, we must not forget those unfortunate souls who have experienced and still are experiencing some hardships in their lives. We must do our part to help alleviate the suffering of our dear fellowmen- maybe a kind word her, a smile there, send some donations to the victims of tragedies and be and inspiration to those who have lost their enthusiasm for life.
Let us remember that like the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we can look to this day to realize how blessed we are, given another chance to transform our lives to be the best that we can be.
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