New Year Beginnings...January Snow Day

What a beautiful start to the new year! The house has emptied of guests and it is time to ease my way back into the rhythms that make up my days. 

As if willing me to slow down and just enjoy the moment, we were blessed with a snowfall. This is one of the joys of living up in the hills in Wales.

In our previous home, the snow would often skirt Chester and fall instead on the surrounding countryside. We would occasionally get snowfall but nothing like this!

I cannot tell you how much joy this brings me. Snowfall will forever awaken the child within and fills my heart with peace and joy.

I love heading outdoors and feeling the snow crunch beneath my feet as I sprinkle food out for the birds and ensure that they have fresh water. The hop about busily filling up on seed, necessary fuel to keep them warm during challenging weather like this.

To feel the icy air on my cheeks and to listen to the silence of a white-washed world quickens my spirit. I am reminded of God's goodness and provision when I am in such close proximity to the wonders of nature like I am when he opens the heavenly storehouses and sends snow in season.

Well my lovely friends, I want to wish you all a wonderful 2026. May God's richest blessings be upon you all in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Blessings in Christ.