Why I love Winter: Sledding

Or Sliding… :-) It’s which ever way you look at it. Last week after church some of the families went to the hill. It was so nice out, the week before it had been in the negative temperatures, but on Sunday it was in the 40s. Spring is coming! [which maybe, just maybe means that this…

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Why I love Winter: Soft Snowflakes

Fluffy snowflakes falling softly are one of God’s wonders that make me stop and contemplate. They make me feel full of wonder, like a kid, even though I’ve seen them for 20 years…  [This verse also reminds me that sooner or later spring *will* come] “He spreads the snow like wool, and scatters the frost…

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Why I love Winter: Darkness

So, I’m pretty sure people who live in MN will think I’m crazy. And a couple days I would have thought this too…. but the other night I was struck with the fact that I’m actually *thankful* for the darkness of winter. For a couple reasons. One: [and the reasoning behind this post] Is the…

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Why I love Winter: My Red Jacket

My red “snow” jacket. And my blue wool coat. My black fleecy. All of ’em keep me warm and comfy :-) [To be perfectly honest… I really didn’t want to write this post today. Because… I *don’t* love winter right now. Today it was a high of -7, and it’s supposed to stay that way…

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