Springtime in the South

Golly gee! It has been spring here in East Tennessee since we came back from Florida a month ago. One beautiful thing has followed another, with no let up. Not only the blossoming trees and flowers, but the birds' songs, the gentle touch of the warming air on bare arms, and even the quiet fragrance of the air. Great weather to be outside, but also the rainy days and even the stormy nights make the heart happy just be alive. And we DO have stormy nights! Last night it rained and sparkled and thundered in wave after wave as the weather cells passed over us. The thunder here on our high hillside is especially impressive as it rolls around among the nearby hills and comes back again and again. Whew. Can you tell we are happy to be here?