Winters’ Day In

Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.

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Blog Archives

Talena Winters 5/29/23 Talena Winters 5/29/23

Through the Fire

We’re in the worst wildfire season in Alberta’s history, but there’s a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of it’s good.

Talena Winters 6/28/21 Talena Winters 6/28/21

Hot Alberta Summer and Sphinx's Heart Update

It’s hot! And an update on progress for The Sphinx’s Heart.

Talena Winters 3/15/18 Talena Winters 3/15/18

Puppies and Heroes

For some people, the Christmas season is their most difficult grieving season of the year.

Not me. With the passing of Noah's birthday on February 26, I have been descending pell-mell down the slope of anniversaries that bring up bittersweet memories of Levi.

Apparently, getting puppies is how I deal.

Talena Winters 7/15/16 Talena Winters 7/15/16

Photo Friday: Farmyard Discoveries

Daisies and chicks with wisdom to share.

Talena Winters 6/3/16 Talena Winters 6/3/16

Photo Friday: Tears of Joy and Sorrow

"Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life." - Anne Roiphe

Talena Winters 12/30/15 Talena Winters 12/30/15

What I Wish I Could Tell You

Dear Levi...

I can't tell you how many things this year I wish you could have done with us, or the things I wanted to show you. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to hold you close or hear your laugh. I can't tell you how broken I feel without you here.

I learned so much from being your mama. And by God's grace, I am learning still,