March 7, 2011
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The Simple Womans Daybook 7 March 2011
Outside my window....you would never believe what I woke up to. Yesterday morning we went to Mass in the rain and all the snow was gone except in the piles. This morning we get up and it is unusually quiet out there. For those of you who don't live in a snowy place you understand what I am talking about. The world had that "two feet of snow fell in the night" kind of silence to it. In the middle of the day yesterday the weather gradually changed over from rain to snow. By mid-day Ian had gotten called out to work because the roads were getting slippery. By the time we went to bed last night it was looking like today would be a snowday for sure.
I am thinking....people in this neck of the woods need something more diverting than the weather in their lives.
I am thankful for.....strong men with shovels, tractors with buckets on the front of them, and son's who work for the town.
From the schoolroom....it is unfortunately not a snow day for us, unless the internet goes down for some reason.
From the kitchen....I just put Melissa in charge of food. She's thinking about it.
I am wearing....the same wet pj's that I wore outside to investigate the snow. Best do something about that.
I am creating....lovely wearables.
I am going....nowhere!!! This snow is so heavy and wet that it is tough to move. Ian said that even the plows are getting stuck. Matthew and Doug shovelled out around the car but that is as far as they got. Ian called and said no one is going anywhere today. Melissa called into work since she has no truck and she wouldn't be able to get out anyway. Doug is out moving snow, I have a feeling that he won't be going to work today either. There won't be any trucks rolling today from over to Buddy's.
I am reading....Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
I am hoping....to finish the rest of the semester's writing this morning.
I am hearing...the windchimes that hang on the back of the house, the men trying to push the snow with the tractors, and Melissa fussing about the plugged up toilet.
Around the house....the snow has caused an air of excitement and wonder. It is nice to know that although some of us are a bit weary of all the winter weather, we can still glory in the wonder of God's creation.
One of my favorite things....the profound silence that a heavy snowfall brings to the world. There is nothing like the sound of snow.
A few plans for the rest of the week....let us just get through today and see what transpires.
Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you....
Yesterday this was all bare and muddy. The snow is up to the bottom of the deck.
Matthew and Doug shovelled out around my car. I'm not exactly sure why when there is so much snow piled up behind it but hey, what do I know.
The 'yoter is under that pile of snow and likely to stay that way since it has two-wheel drive.
My car is under this pile.
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