Frost on the very cold window....outside that is. And the picture is from last year. LOL.

So last year was the record high snowfall of what was it, 96 inches, this year....we have had 4 inches in the month of December and it rained and washed it away. Now who would believe I would be wishing for snow this year. But here I am, wishing we had some. They say we should get some tonight. I sure hope so because I want to play in the snow with the grand girls before their winter break is over!!!!!

Christmas was quiet here, it needed to be for me. My family is going through a change that has proven to be sad and good at the same time. It makes it hardier to celebrate when you are sad. Many people are this time of year, due to expectations of what this season should be like, the loss of someone close, and so much more. The truth is, we are each human, each have a different perspective of what we wish the season was like, what it is really like, and trying to meet somewhere in between. For me, this year was tougher. I always have nostalgic moments during this season, of childhood memories that make me smile, of change. The hardiest to accept can be change for me. I suppose that is true of others as well. Learning to embrace change is a lifelong lesson for me.

So with the New Year almost here, I am learning to embrace change. Letting go seems to be imperative to change. So here is to letting go and moving on.......

cs