WHAT a wintry scene! Trees, fences, roads—everything — laden with snow; and still down come the great flakes, falling thick and fast! You have only to look at the bright, smiling faces of these boys to see what enjoyment it is to them. Nothing but a box for a sled, but they think it is fine fun; and no thought of care troubles their young minds while they are engaged in this sport.
But winter does not bring such joy to all. There are poor and needy ones who have not comfortable houses in which to live, and many who have not clothing to keep them warm; their thin, poor garments will not protect them from the cold blasts of winter. It gives sorrow to the heart to think of the sickness and suffering that are brought about by winter’s cold and storms. It is nice, in contrast, to think of the fresh, sweet springtime with its new life and beauty. And it is specially nice for the Christian to look on to the eternal springtime, which will never be followed by storms and cold and suffering.
Do you know, dear children, when and where that happy time will be?
ML 01/19/1902