Eye Candy

Good morning to all of you! I woke up this morning to eye candy.... a beautiful blanket of clean, white, sparkling, snow.... the first snow storm of the year. I have chosen to work from "My Room"  today as it is "safer" than out on the roads.  Sitting by the window, I can watch the snow fall and my thoughts are consumed with how beautiful the snow is to watch from the inside.  It looks so peaceful.  It provides a fresh coat of paint for an otherwise gloomy landscape.   But.... on the outside it is different.  Already there is havoc on the roads and schools have been cancelled.  Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories have been posted.  This beautiful sight has caused numerous problems for many people.  Looks can be deceiving....... much like a person grieving.  That person may look beautiful on the outside, tell you he/she is fine, and go through his/her daily routine as usual.  However, in a grieving person, the havoc is raging on the inside.  There is an underlying sadness that just will not leave, and it is difficult, if not impossible, to find joy. If you know someone who is grieving, be present for that person and offer support in any way they will accept.  It may be nothing more than a telephone call, an invitation to coffee, a ride someplace, or accompanying them to a grief support group.  Find their ground and walk with them.    God Bless!