tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303495150750199708.post3277623366412625056..comments2023-10-19T06:00:08.757-06:00Comments on HomeMaking Beyond Maintenance: The Gift of Winter SolaceKarey Swanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17034683057840961060noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303495150750199708.post-4665725067365069462009-03-01T11:29:00.000-07:002009-03-01T11:29:00.000-07:00Once upon a time I disliked winter; but like you, ...Once upon a time I disliked winter; but like you, I learned to welcome the peaceful openess of the moments spent under barren trees or sequestered on a snow-drifted day. <br><br>Back then . . . a personal loss simmered slowly until the winter days came and afforded me the opportunity to quietly process the pain. It was a gift . . . I praise the Lord for the quiet of winter. <br><br>Since then I have welcomed Winter as a time to reflect, reorganize, reiterate, and rejoice. Here in California we have dabbles of winter snow and rain and chilliness. I cannot fathom a steadily snow-banked winter. (I prefer clogs and dislike socks -- might be a problem in your clime.) : D<br><br>I enjoy wandering through deep thought here. A nice refreshment in a world of Bling and Blip. I love reading Merton.<br><br>Have a wonderful Day of Rest.<br><br>p.s.<br>How's Heather doing?<br><br>p.p.s. <br>Baked a batch of your wheat bread yesterday (the basic variety) -- kids chose it over dessert. YUM! I just need to bake MORE at a time and use your freezer suggestion, but for a family of 6 . . . well, even my kitchenaid can get tired. : )Debbie in CA : )http://www.blogger.com/profile/07473719745707917057noreply@blogger.com