This "water hole" is a picture of freshness!  The Richards farm in Palmer, just outside of Potosi bubbles over with clear springs, creeks, green fields and bright, smiling wild flowers!  This particular well/spring is called an artesian well.  

According to Jerry these kind of of wells go down very deep.  About 50 years ago a lead company drilled this hole to see if there might be enough lead to justify mining on the property.  Apparently they didn't find an adequate mineral vein to make an offer, but they did hit a vein - of water - which has continued to flow to the surface since.  

Jerry said that last fall the well seemed to "dry up", but resumed again in the spring, so they are waiting to see if it will continue or need to be pumped in order to continue to produce this fresh, cold supply.

In the meantime, it is a picturesque and very interesting place to stop and "selah" or pause!  :)  I suppose one could ponder the idea that like this spring, God's supply of love, peace, joy and hope is endless.  Unlike natural examples, His supernatural grace never dries up and never runs out!