For His own reasons, the Lord seems to have delayed the start of winter...
The weather has been unusually mild compared to the way December normally is: bitterly cold with lots of snow. But it’s only a matter of time before the frigid weather arrives, and stays.
I’m looking forward to winter, however. It’s one of my favorite seasons, second to autumn. The crisp, cold air and sharp hitting winds suits me well. Besides, in the very cold weather, most of my fellow prisoners usually opt to stay indoors. This leaves the recreation yard with less traffic, and a lot more privacy. With fewer individuals around, it is easier to walk, pray, or daydream. Yet, there are times when I will invite a friend to join me. But the cold causes most of my friends to decline the offer.
Meanwhile, I have been busy answering correspondence, as well as working on my journal. Writing a journal is a daunting task, which involves many hours of my time. But I love to write, so it’s never a burden. It’s hard work; it is also a lot of fun.
For me, the difficult challenge is deciding what will go onto the Arise and Shine website, and what will get tossed. Perfectionist that I am, not all my entries make it online. Those which, upon reflection, seem dull, redundant, or just uninteresting find their way into the trash. At least one third of my writings go this route. My role as sole editor of my own work affords me this privilege. Nevertheless, I always try to write well and express myself as best I can.
D.B.
I’m looking forward to winter, however. It’s one of my favorite seasons, second to autumn. The crisp, cold air and sharp hitting winds suits me well. Besides, in the very cold weather, most of my fellow prisoners usually opt to stay indoors. This leaves the recreation yard with less traffic, and a lot more privacy. With fewer individuals around, it is easier to walk, pray, or daydream. Yet, there are times when I will invite a friend to join me. But the cold causes most of my friends to decline the offer.
Meanwhile, I have been busy answering correspondence, as well as working on my journal. Writing a journal is a daunting task, which involves many hours of my time. But I love to write, so it’s never a burden. It’s hard work; it is also a lot of fun.
For me, the difficult challenge is deciding what will go onto the Arise and Shine website, and what will get tossed. Perfectionist that I am, not all my entries make it online. Those which, upon reflection, seem dull, redundant, or just uninteresting find their way into the trash. At least one third of my writings go this route. My role as sole editor of my own work affords me this privilege. Nevertheless, I always try to write well and express myself as best I can.
D.B.
