You never know when to expect snow in this part of Kentucky and November is really a good bet that it will NOT show. But bring a Sierra Leonean to St. Simeon Skete and the snow makes a very welcomed appearance!
As is the practice at the Skete, the first Prayer Office (The First Cord) is said in the wee hours of the morning. So at 4:00 AM, James was notified of his gift that was now blanketing the grounds of the Skete.
At first James didn't think about dressing warm...
but soon...
you'll notice, James encased himself in layers of clothing.....
It was the perfect surprise and welcome
for a young man who has never seen or touched snow.....
he was blessed with a real Winter Wonderland.
James learned that if you sit in the snow....
it sticks to you......
all the things we take for granted here in America about snow, fascinated James...
The fun of writing in the snow
At the Meeting of the Lord Chapel, the snow glistened
Bundled up with a huge smile on his face, James can't believe that he was granted to see snow so quickly upon his arrival.
Awesome
Taking it all in, James looks in wonderment......
Soon, he remembers his camera and does his thing.....
and of course, so do I...
All in all, having not yet been in America for 24 hours, America has shown him a beautiful welcome.
