There was no doubt in my mind, as I looked out the window of our apartment as daylight was breaking in, that the weather people hit this one right! From its inception, late yesterday afternoon, to its continued fall this morning, it seems that we are indeed in the midst of a nor'easter/blizzard.
Tucked inside on a snowy day, what to do? In a world that is all about go, go, go, about filling every waking minute of every day with some activity, it's the question. Tucked inside on a snowy day, what to do? How do I live this day when we're going to get 18 to 24 inches of snow? Maybe more?
Sipping my cup of hot chocolate with caramel swirl marshmallows, listening to Ukee and Liz tell us how deep the snow is, prayers for the people whose jobs take them out into the blizzard float through my mind: those plowing the city streets and the roads...DelDot...police officers...Ryan...Dave...hospital staff...people who are making sure that our needs are taken care of on the worst weather day of the year! How grateful I am for these faithful risk-takers.
Tucked inside on a snowy day, what to do? Relax with a good book...watch a movie or two...spend time with Mark talking about everything and nothing....cook...eat...spend quiet time with God listening...post blogs(It's almost as much fun as journaling)...enjoy this time..
Tucked inside on a snowy day, what to do? Remember those who are homeless...who are out on the streets of our city...those whose emotional illnesses prevent them from wanting to seek shelter...those who may perish without help...Pray that these folks will find a safe haven from the storm...the cold...the wind.
Tucked inside on a snowy day, what to do? Believe that wherever persons are today in this massive storm, that they will experience the presence of God in a transformative way.
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What to do? Go outside! It is amazing and beautiful out there and a wonderful experience of God's Grace. It is next to impossible that two sonwflakes are alike due to the water molecules which make up a snowflake. God is an awesome God. Don't ya think?
ReplyDeleteOh, what a joy to have time to create in the hush of snow falling outside! Time to spend with loved ones, in person or by phone. Time to make school bags or layette gowns or knit a sweater for a layette kit. Time to remember all the gifts and grace God has showered on me. Time to know who we are and whose we are. Money can't buy time, but a stay-in-the-house storm can force us into reflective time that busy work lives often prevent.
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