White whisps began falling from the sky today and it brought a gleeful smile to our faces. I went in to get Jane this morning and asked, "What do you think it's doing outside?" And she immediately said, "Snowing!!!!" It was so sweet to see her cute half asleep waddle run down the hall to open the front curtain and see snow! Those little moments are what make mothering so worth it. The magic of this world is seen through little eyes and it's so fun to experience it with your children. As we ate breakfast the flakes drifted more and more.
There is something special about a first snow. It's a moment that brings an anticipation for winter and the wonderful holidays it holds. The white purity it represents brings a peace to my soul. I am so thankful for the cold time of year because it makes you that much more thankful for the warm times. Isn't life that way! We must experience lows to know highs, it's hard and sometimes you really, really want to give up. But when you overcome an obstacle, get through a bad day (or week or year), laugh at a bad haircut, find joy in darkness, seek hope in a time of hate, and pick yourself up when someone knocks you down it really makes you step back and think. You are STRONG!
That's another word I think of with snow; strong. Tiny little flakes add up to make huge masses of snow that hold great power. Just our little daily acts can forge great strength within us. We choose each day how we see the world, may we begin to see it more like a child! Seek goodness, give love, find joy in the journey you're blessed with. It can be hard at times but oh how blessed your life will be if you do!
