The intense colors of autumn have been spectacular this year! As the leaves are falling and the brilliant hues are fading away, we are left with barren trees and a colorless landscape. Today we suddenly find ourselves covered in a blanket of snow and ice, with temperatures that make you shiver. It is a reminder of how quickly things can change, but also that seasons only last for a time. So it is with life... Dear friend, if you suddenly find yourself in a difficult season of

I am very ready to welcome blue skies, sunshine, and warmer weather after a long, dreary skied winter. The months of January, February, and even into March are typically the months I struggle with depression the most. It truly amazes me how much light and sunshine play a role in my mental health and wellbeing. As I sit here writing it is so wonderful to see sunshine spilling in through the french doors and it made me think about the fact that tomorrow is the official first da