Snow Use Being Negative

The snow was just starting to fall after my neighbor and I started a walk around the lake at 11:30 a.m. The weather dudes said it would begin about noon and they were spot on. Gotta give them credit when they deserve it, right?

At first it was such a light snow you could hardly see the flakes. Then, by halfway around the lake, it was coming down a little bit more. And definitely sticking to the walking path and roadways. It was so pretty, though. Was really what those walking in a winter wonderland lyrics are talking about.

Plus, it erased the dirt and ugliness of the dead part of winter – just like a lot of us would like to erase 2020! Put it behind us. Way behind us. Please.

Still... there are things to be grateful for.

When we saw this beautiful wreath hanging on a memorial bench, we knew there was a family close by who was missing someone this holiday season. How fortunate are we that we can at least virtually see everyone in our families. And be healthy enough to trek 4 miles around the lake in the snow!

As the year draws to a close, let's think about what we have to be grateful for. Think about challenges we've overcome. Give ourselves credit for the inner strength needed to get through illness, new work environment, teaching or learning during a pandemic. Just like this fresh-fallen snow gives us a clean path, we can make new footprints and chart our course for 2021. 

It may not go as planned. We know that from 2020. But have faith that we're strong enough to clear quite a few obstacles. The past 9 months have surely taught all of us that.

And when all else fails, just think, "frozen hair, don't care," and smile. It's a great source of positive energy!