Winter in Minnesota will not leave without a fight. It tries to maintain it's influence. "Old Man Winter" wants it to be winter all year long. But the seasons must change and time must move on.
This time of year can be full of conflicts for me. You see, I was born and raised for the first part of my life in Los Angles California. I love the heat of summer and hints of spring make me long for the rays of the summer sun.
But, the last snows of winter are beautiful. They are heavy and wet and the fresh snow sticks to the branches of the trees. We get a winter wonderland view and it makes me think of the early scenes from the movie "It's a Wonderful Life".
So this time of year gives me that love hate feeling. Thank you for the beauty Lord! Thank you for the longing for the new seasons.
