You already heard about the ice storm we had here last weekend and early Sunday. But you may not have heard about the snow we’ve had since then, which made our area here in West Michigan a true Winter wonderland! This past Sunday night and into Monday we received a fresh coat of lake-effect snow (Actually, it finally stopped last night.), such that when we woke up Tuesday (Christmas Eve) this part of God’s creation was breathtakingly beautiful – at every turn! And when the sun came out later that morning, the view was absolutely stunning.
I am sure many photos have been posted about the views in West Michigan and in Michigan at large, but I can give you the Seminary version. No picture can fully grasp God’s handiwork at a time like this, but I hope these picture give you some idea of the grandeur of our Maker. Click on the image to enlarge it if you wish.
Sunrise Tuesday morning – a foretaste of what was to come.
A unique view through the contorted cedar tree in the front landscape.
The other side of the front landscape – notice the ice on the crab tree.
A view of the west side along the back driveway.
Looking to the south from the parking lot.
Looking down the Sem driveway.
Looking up the Sem driveway to the north.
A new view of the Sem sign down by the road.
A view of the front in full sunshine – note the trees behind the building.
And we can also add a few deer pictures compliments of Prof.B.Gritters. They also came out later this day.
The deer also arrived on Christmas Eve at Sem.
And a close-up shot. They were still looking for apples under the snow.
A week ago (last Friday) we also had a new visitor (at least for me) at the back of Seminary – a possum had climbed the icy apple tree and was determined to get the remaining apples in the top. We had fun watching him slip and slide.
The possum struggled to hang on to the icy tree.
Not sure if he ever got an apple, but he sure earned it just hanging on to the tree!
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