Cold -12°C, a mother cradled her five small children, nestled together in a makeshift hole, trembling from the biting cold and gnawing hunger.

In the desolate landscape, where snowflakes danced like lost souls in the frigid air, she held onto her little ones, her warmth a feeble shield against the merciless elements.

Each breath was a battle against the icy chill, each heartbeat a testament to her unwavering love and determination to protect her precious brood.

In the midst of despair, she clung to hope, knowing that even in the darkest of nights, the dawn of a new day would eventually break, bringing with it the promise of warmth, nourishment, and the possibility of a better tomorrow.