Just when we think winter can't get colder, it does. It doesn't often get below zero, but it is now and seems to be here to stay.Today we woke up and it was snowing. Because of the cold weather, my window sills were already coated with ice and now there is snow drifting up the panes. I can't help but say it is lovely. And, every winter, even when I'm sick of snow, snow, snow, I can't help but gaze in awe at every beautiful new layer.
The disadvantage of winter is our cold house. Our furnace just can't keep up heating this drafty house, and so we shiver. We try to stay close to the heaters and only venture to an outer, icy room when absolutely necessary.
I was just thinking what a weight loss program spring will be. Taking off all the layers of sweatshirts and pants can only make a person feel slimmer, right?
Amid the winter doldrums, we try to lead a normal life. Snow doesn't mean school cancellations like in Oregon or Virginia, or the people here would keep their children home all winter long. No, these children often walk to school, rain or shine or snow. And not just big children. These children are young, walking alone to school. I have to think about how unsafe that would be in America. We wouldn't think of sending our 7-year-old off down the road alone.
And how many times have my boys shoveled the sidewalks this winter?
Allison quoting her newest learned Bible verse in Bible Memory: "There was a boy there who had five biscuits and two smelly fish."
The disadvantage of winter is our cold house. Our furnace just can't keep up heating this drafty house, and so we shiver. We try to stay close to the heaters and only venture to an outer, icy room when absolutely necessary.
I was just thinking what a weight loss program spring will be. Taking off all the layers of sweatshirts and pants can only make a person feel slimmer, right?
Amid the winter doldrums, we try to lead a normal life. Snow doesn't mean school cancellations like in Oregon or Virginia, or the people here would keep their children home all winter long. No, these children often walk to school, rain or shine or snow. And not just big children. These children are young, walking alone to school. I have to think about how unsafe that would be in America. We wouldn't think of sending our 7-year-old off down the road alone.
And how many times have my boys shoveled the sidewalks this winter?
Allison quoting her newest learned Bible verse in Bible Memory: "There was a boy there who had five biscuits and two smelly fish."
Comments
I'm enjoying not having to use a jacket but so often......
~Lez
I must say here in ON we are having the most unusual Jan. hardly any snow & lots of rain. I almost wish it would get that cold and stay that way. This spring weather is deceptive. We can't get excited about it because it won't stay.
Love, Judy Weber Martin