Seeing the beauty in a snowstorm

Colleagues,

Mara here! It’s been awhile since I’ve chimed in.

It’s been a snowy winter weekend across the Carolinas. 

It got me thinking - some of my favorite childhood memories are from being snowed in with my family, sledding on the neighborhood hill, and drinking hot chocolate next to the fire as we tried to warm up. 

The beauty of these wintery weekends is the people. I encountered so many people at the stores as we prepped for the storm. In my experience, most of us were smiling at each other and bidding farewell with a “Stay warm!” My husband and I walked (and skied!!!) around our neighborhood and chatted with neighbors we’ve never met that were sledding with their kids. I can imagine that Frederick and the rest of my family in the mountains have been playing games all day and having “Lord of the Rings" marathons. 

So many moments and memories are about the people and the amazing opportunity of time together that a snow storm may bring. 

I hope you could feel and enjoy some of that this weekend. Remember what Frederick always says: People are the purpose. 

Sending Sunshine,

Mara