Falling Trees

It is amazing how much we take for granted every minute of every day.

You know when you have something happen to you and you know deep down you were protected by angels?  Ya, it was that kind of morning.

After a huge snowmelt yesterday with record warm temperatures and an overnight of 50 degrees, we are now experiencing a cold front making its way into the area.  With that system we can expect to be faced with extreme winds and a drastic drop in temperature. 

This morning I was slowly driving down my muddy road (due to the snow melt)  while dodging downed branches towards home.   I was making a mental note to advise hubs that maybe he might want to go to town traveling in the opposite direction on our road.  The limbs in the road weren’t huge, but they were plentiful.

A friend, who has since moved from the neighborhood, used to joke that on days with strong winds you need to drive quickly down the road (don’t even think of taking a walk).  With all the trees around you were taking chances.  

Just as I passed my neighbor’s driveway, I saw a large tree limb fall in the woods and thought it was an interesting sight.  At the same time I was grateful it stayed there.  It brought to mind the saying ,“If a tree falls in a forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?”.  Spoiler alert, yes it does. 

Barely experiencing that sight and seconds from reaching my driveway, I witnessed a tree fall across the road onto the power lines.  It didn’t bring them down, but the sparks flew.  Had I been one second closer to home, the tree would have been on top of my car.   I sent up many prayers of gratitude. 

Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.

~St. Francis de Sales