Chapter Three
It took almost an hour to get to the ranch house. Lily looked out the window of the truck, studying the white landscape dotted with evergreens. She loved the winter as much as she loved the other seasons. Each one had something special about it. In the spring, the earth just seemed to come alive with new growth and new life. The summer was a time of sunshine and warmth, while the fall had all the colors of the earth mixed together. The winter, though, it was special in its own right.
The snow glistened like millions of diamonds scattered about and swirled with hidden colors only the sun could bring out. It was a time of warm fires, hot chocolate, and families being together. Sighing, she turned when Maggie started telling her about the ranch.
Lily listened carefully as Mag
