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2014, Winter Story, Long Island

After my son was born, we moved to Long Island, New York.

It was not an easy decision. Moving with a young family always comes with uncertainty, and Long Island was a new place for us in many ways. Still, I was happy because I was with my family. Even in an unfamiliar place, their presence made the days meaningful.

Long Island also taught me something about myself. I realized, perhaps for the first time, how much I disliked the cold. The winter was harsher than I had expected, and I cannot even remember how many blizzards we went through. The snow was beautiful, but the cold was not easy to bear.

For my son, however, everything was different. It was the first snow he had ever seen, and he loved it. Watching him look at the snow with wonder made the winter feel softer, even for a moment. His joy gave warmth to days that were otherwise freezing.

It was cold. Very cold. But it was also beautiful.

Looking back, that winter on Long Island remains as a memory of both hardship and happiness. It was a difficult season, but it was also a season we spent together as a family. And because of that, it has become a story I can remember with affection.

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