WINTER HUSH

 

 

 

It’s December here in our little town of Merritt, and the snow has begun to fall and cover the pastures, streams, and mountains. Earlier this evening, I stood outside to watch the fluffy white flakes fall aimlessly to the ground, and I noticed the familiar hush that comes with the snow. I could almost hear the snow flakes as they met the white blanket that had formed so effortlessly before them.

Selfishly holding on to a summer of magic, I now realized the beauty and excitement that this winter will inevitably deliver to my family. Snowmen anxiously waiting to greet us and share a cup of hot cocoa, and the smell of Granny’s shortbread will fill the kitchen and spark special memories of my childhood.

I will have to start keeping secrets of all the Christmas presents that my children have bought for each other, their eyes will sparkle while decorating the tree, and Christmas music will jingle in the background. Yes winter truly is a season to appreciate, after all it brings people together, and that is magical in and of itself. This winter, as I huddle to keep warm in the arms of my loved ones, I will have a smile on my face just as bright as the hot summer sun.