We just had our first snow in Vancouver. My daughter and I had a meaningful conversation on our way to church this morning (I was going to do the service and she’ going to record it).

Daughter: Dad, why is February coldest?

Dad: It is because we are in the transition between winter and spring. That is the law of the nature. Before it becomes warmer, it is always very cold. When we experience severe cold, we should have hope that warmer weather actually is not far away from us.

Daughter: Ok.

Dad: It also applies to my aspects of our life. Therefore, do not give up and lose hope when you feel you life is messed up and you can’t handle the pain/chaos/difficulty anymore. Just hold on for a little bit longer…