

Refining Diamonds
A few nights ago we received another four or so inches of snow. The snow covered everything – driveways, rooftops, and trees. It was spectacular and looked like someone had scattered diamonds across the yard! But as you walked outside and felt the bitter embrace of a -11° C day with winds that made it feel closer to -20° C, I couldn’t help but think about how in a few months the cold will pass and we will feel the warmth of the summer sun. The snow will melt, buds will form,