Snowflakes

I didn't make these ornaments, but they are very special to me - my mom made them and I remember them on our tree growing up. She gave them to me a few years ago so they are now on my tree! My tree just wouldn't be the same without them!

The girls also got a new snowflake ornament at church today and it came with this poem which goes along perfectly with today's post, so I thought I'd share it here.

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For I Am A Child of God - by Shel Eldredge

I look outside my window,

And see the fallen snow,

The world is still and silent

With a peaceful, heavenly glow.

And as I stare in wonder,

Upon my window falls

A single lovely snowflake,

So delicate and small.

I marvel at the pattern

As it slowly melts away.

Arwork from the sky above,

I wish that it could stay.

Another lands and then one more,

I study them with care.

Each snowflake is so different,

I cannot help but stare.

I am like those snowflakes

That dance up in the sky.

For I was created, uniquely me,

And sent to earth to fly.

God loves me and He watches me,

Just like I watch the snow.

He wants me to be the best I can,

To sparkle and to glow.

I'll try my best to do what's right,

I'll hold to the Iron Rod.

I am more precious than falling snow,

For I am a child of God.