It has been snowing through the night and it's still coming down pretty hard. There are at least 4 inches of the stuff on the ground right now.
And today we are supposed to put out over 70 pairs of boots that represent the Colorado soldiers killed in these wars. We're going to place 100 or so pairs of shoes on the ground to represent the hundreds of thousands (if not more) Iraqi and Afghan citizens who have been killed in the wars. We're supposed to be putting out 1,000 PAPER postcards to represent all U.S. soldiers who have died in Afghanistan. Not a great plan on a snowy day.
I watch a squirrel run along the telephone wire, knocking snow to the ground. I feel the calm of a frosting-covered world. Peace IS, right here, right now.
This may be the first EVER event for me where I slept like a baby the night before. I feel no anxiety. I am satisfied. I know that things will unfold as they will and it's not in my hands. What will we do today? Will we have to cancel because of the snow? Will the snow stop and will those amazing people who clear it all away clear it before our event? If so, will people still brave the cold to face a war that has been so hidden from them that they forget it's even occurring?
I have no idea.
I'll be interested in finding out.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Much love to you.
P.S. If you have a moment, please stop by Nick's place and wish him a Happy Birthday.
I wonder how much snow you had and whether you had to cancel or not?
ReplyDeleteIt must be around 10am over there now.
I'll be interested to find out too!
Have Happy Birthdayed Nick!
No snow here, but cold. Happy V Day, and Happy Birthday Nick!
ReplyDeleteDancing,
ReplyDeleteWe ended up getting about 6 inches out here, less in Denver. The sun came out by the time the vigil started.
We did go on with the event. We had a VERY small group of people attend. I will write about it tomorrow. Now I need food along with a hot bath to wash away the day, soothe my aching feet, and relax my stiff back.
Otowi,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that we got the moisture - maybe we'll share next time.
Happy Valentines Day to you!
It shores up my spirits to read of what you did today, Carol. Even though I was not there to participate, I have shared in the blessings of your work. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh, B.E., I would have loved to have had you there.
ReplyDeleteIt also gives me much hope knowing that you and people like you all over the world are bringing light to all that is going on in our names. Thank you.