By: Courtney Fenton

As signs of spring burst forth, I am realizing how quickly I
have forgotten the winter, yet I know God brought me through this frigid, snowy
time to teach me something. As I soak up the new, warm sunshine, I try to think
of what this lesson might be. I experienced many new things this winter at
HoneyRock. Since my husband and I moved here from Missouri, my idea of winter was very
different from what actually happens at HoneyRock. I had anticipated the worst,
thinking I was going to die from frostbite and get cabin fever in my apartment.
On the contrary, I had one of the most fun-filled winters of my life. I
tried many things for the first time including cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, broomball, downhill skiing, standing on the frozen lake, and
roasting marshmallows while the ground was covered in snow. For the first time
in my life, I enjoyed the snow-covered trees and actually liked being outside!
The Lord changed my heart toward His outdoor beauty and I am forever grateful!