There is a change in the air, Good and Gracious God. The singing of the birds is more persistent. Within a few days what was brown and dead- looking is becoming green and lush. The dogs on their leashes seem to have more bounce to their steps. The babies in their strollers are giggling and pointing to anything that stirs or is bright in color. Spring is moving in and changing everything but not all at once. Holy One, be with us in our noticing and wonder. Let us not take a moment of this new promise for granted. In a world with so much sadness and sights we don’t want to see, awaken us to your creation, in all its sacred beauty. Amen.