snowy trails

today is beautiful. the sun is grinning sheepishly and teasing me with a hope for spring. as i looked out the window i saw a story unfolding before me, a story that was lingering inches below the snow. trails around that would only be there for a short time before the sun devoured them in its warming rays. a rabbit, curious and hungry, scavenging about my grand rapids home. he was intrigued by our apple tree, perhaps anticipating fruit. how boldly did he go clamoring about my front yard with his big feet, in such a careless fashion. i wonder what inspired such boldness in my furry friend, and where he came from is a mystery. ill never know, but at least i know he has a  brave demeanor. footprints in the snow, significant, but insignificant. important to him, unimportant to everyone else. but nevertheless he has a story. kind of like people, we all have footprints and stories of where we are going and where we have been. Ever stop to consider the life and story unfolding around you? life is beautiful, but you will never see it unless you take the time to slow down, stop, and consider whats happening. fleeting and only lasting for a while, catch them before the disappear forever. footprints in the snow.