The other day as we left Camp Stone and drove into downtown Herat, it was surprising to see how green things are getting. We have had quite a bit of rain recently and now with some warmer weather, some vegetation is starting to spring up. Honestly, it is strange to see...as I have never seen anything but brown out here. I couldn’t take any pictures that day because I was driving. So today I decided to look around Camp Stone to find evidence that spring truly has arrived. It was a little difficult given that every square inch of ground is covered in rocks. However, finally, I found something green in a place I wouldn’t have suspected. On the tops of the sandbags that cover the bunkers there were just a few little green plants growing out. It is amazing how nature finds a way to survive even in the harshest of environments.
So today I am grateful for spring...for the warmth...for a little green...and for being one more season closer to going back home.
3 comments:
Way to keep at it 'til you found the green! Tulips and crocus are starting to show their green shoots here and it's felt very much like spring, although a winter storm is supposed to arrive tomorrow - so much for spring in Utah!
It's fun to see signs of spring. They are all around here also. I love you.
Love, Mom
We're starting to see the "signs of spring" here too. Buds are starting to come out even though there's snow on the ground with a couple of more snow storms to come. It all melts pretty quickly now. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Love, Dad
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