Thanks @old-guy-photos for these great shots, truly inspiring. It is amazing how the leaves help carry the tiny flakes of snow that eventually turn into ice. And the ice in turn drips and drips to melt away into the cycle of life. At times in life, the weight of a peculiar situation may appear to be too much for us to bear, but gradually over time, those issues disappear and we get to look back and marvel at how we ever had the courage and strenght to survive and remain standing. As a source of encouragement to anyone going through the heavy 'ice' of life, relax and know that the situation will also 'melt' and pass away. Thanks once again for the inspiring photos.