Snowed In

The wind is still howling outside. It's hard to tell if it is still snowing or just blowing around. But, I do know that we have a very large drift between the house and the garage. My husband will have to start the tractor some time today so that we can make it to church tomorrow. Providing the roads are clear. But then, one of the advantages of living next to a highway is that the plow goes by a lot.

When we are snowed in like this, I think about what it was like way back when. No electricity, no close friends to talk to, being totally confined to your house. I really do live in a smaller house on the Prairie. I live in the middle of nowhere. Those that have actually visited me tend to agree. In a day and age when we are used to being minutes away from a grocery store or Walmart, I, in fact drive 55 miles to do my shopping. That's not a trip you make daily.

There are many times during the winter though, that I am very thankful for the chance to be snowed in. Sometimes I don't mind being without electricity either. Being snowed in gives me a chance to sit and reflect. I feel it's God's way of telling me..."slow down, I want to spend more time with you, I want to show you something important so listen closely". When the snow stops and the storm quiets and I can get out and about again, I feel more refreshed and ready to face what the world has in store for me.

Winter is a time for things in nature to become dormant. Although I know I can not become dormant, I do need to take time to rest and refresh my body, mind and soul. Only then can I be more useful in doing the Lord's work and helping those around me.

Today is a good day to just spend time reading, relaxing and regrouping with the husband and kids. Maybe this afternoon we will be able to get outside and enjoy some of this snow.

It's a white Christmas!

Oh, the weather outside was frightful, but we didn't have a fireplace so it was sort of delightful. lol We didn't have have any place to go today, actually, we didn't have much of a choice but to stay home. Visibility was very poor.

We had a very relaxing day at home. The kids didn't wake us up too early. We had a good breakfast and snacked our way through the rest of the day. We watched movies and just relaxed. My husband didn't even go outside once today, which is very unusual. My son shoveled off the back steps for us.

It was a very different Christmas, not spending it with extended family.

December 24, 2009

Today is Christmas Eve. The ground is white and wind is blowing. As I look out my picture window it looks very cold outside. The temp is only zero. Brrrr.

I have buns baking in the oven. They'll go good with the homemade chicken noodle soup that we are having for supper tonight. We will be eating supper with my father-in-law and then attending the Christmas Eve service at his church. Of course, that is all dependent on what the weather does later this afternoon. I really do not want to get stranded in town. I would much rather be stranded at home.

The kids turned the tree lights on this morning. They are still on. The white lights are so pretty twinkling against the red bulbs. There are so many gifts under the tree, too. I look at each of those packages and think of the blessings that we have received through out the year. God has been so faithful to us in so many ways.

I am so thankful I have this time to celebrate the birth of my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

December 23, 2009

Right now, life on the Prairie is cold. It's also snowy. We are awaiting the arrival of Christmas. The presents are wrapped and under the tree. The cookies are baked. The candies are made. I am anticipating the Christmas Eve service tomorrow night. It is always a good way to start the Christmas activities, attending a church service that focuses on the birth on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I wish each of you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!