| Spring is a wonderful time of the year. I think as things start to 
			come alive, the trees turn a little green and the leaves begin to 
			open up. The grass decides it’s time to grow up and be mowed. Next the tulips and daffodils show their pretty faces. The good 
			Lord gives Mother Nature a great big boost. I love to hear the birds 
			singing and watch the robins build their nests. The flocks of geese 
			head north, and everyone seems to know, there are busy times ahead.
			 It was a very busy time for my dad and the rest of the farmers, 
			getting the ground ready for planting, and livestock ready for their 
			young to be born. We were busy helping mother plant the garden and 
			do the spring cleaning. We looked forward to school getting out, 
			swimming, and the county fair, where we would show our animals. 
			Spring always went fast as we moved into summer.  
			
			 
 Betty Armstrong
 
 TCV Writer’s Group
 
 
 Springtime, what a beautiful time of the year. The dirty snow is 
			melting, spring rains are cleaning the earth and washing away the 
			last traces of winter. The robins are busy looking for food in the 
			fresh green grass that’s just popping up.
 The flowers are springing up a little each day into beautiful 
			crocus, daffodils, tulips and violets. Prettier than an artist could 
			paint; what a great God we have! The farmers start getting anxious 
			to get in their fields, but take time to plow some ground for the 
			ladies to get their onions, potatoes, and peas planted.  
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 Of course, spring always means spring cleaning. Painting, window 
			washing, drapes and curtains to wash, but, oh, how nice and fresh 
			everything looks when you get done.  You can take your long underwear off, and the children can get 
			out and play in the sunshine.  The farmers still have problems with the weather, but praise God, 
			they usually get the crops in. Spring means Easter and children 
			coloring eggs and the Easter egg hunts. Spring also means baby 
			chicks, so tiny and fuzzy.
 The greatest part about Easter is the resurrection. After all the 
			work and worries here on earth, faith gives us a future in Heaven.
 
 Helen Tanner
 
 TCV Writer’s Group
 
 
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