Winter Learning

Things I've learned so far this winter, in no particular order.

Kissing snotty cheeks should be avoided at all costs. However sometimes it must happen because the cheeks belong to someone too cute to resist.

Even in the land of sunshine and gentle breezes it takes a long time to dry your laundry. Especially if you leave it in the machine. 

Plants don't grow without rain and if you live among farmers who are waiting on rain then expect to talk of nothing else. Once the rain comes, again expect to talk of nothing else. Rain, it's a very important thing. 

Carhart makes really nice socks. 

Ugly little fireplaces can do a lot to warm your bones and remind your heart of home. Along with that the smell of a fireplace is a very special and wonderful thing. For those of you who might disagree, come on over for a visit. In a short while you'll miss even the smell of stale smoke and ash. 

God's grace and mercy are always with me, hiding in the folds of busyness and forgotten in the moments of stress. He continues to meet me when I least expect it and draws me to Himself in a hundred little ways. Like yummy dinners that only a miracle saved, and hugs from little arms after a round of disapline. He hasn't given up on me and continues to change my wretched heart. I've learned again this winter that my God is good, always.