January 28, 2010

  • So Very Cold, Here

    We are experiencing another blast from the north.  Moisture from the west.  Winds from every direction!

    We're in the middle of an ice storm.  It started with freezing rain (enough to coat the electrical lines with ice) and then changed to sleet, which has piled up on the roof, window sills, and the patio.  Every place you set foot outside must be done with caution.  It's so frigid and cold, with that wind whipping everything around, and slippery as all get out.

              
                                                 Rissy February 2008

    Jesse has put salt down on the front walkway,  making it possible to safely walk to the mail box to retrieve mail (which was a wasted trip, today!!!).

    The dogs spend less time than usual doing their business in the backyard.  This is definitely not as fun as the huge snow storm last month, nor is it as pretty.

                                             
                                                                      Annamarie March 2008

    I haven't been online here today.  We were trying to conserve electricity, so the city wouldn't have such a draw from everyone trying to keep warm.  130,000 people are without electricity in Oklahoma, right now.  We feel SO BLESSED to have lights, heat, water, communication (a TV for updated weather reports and telephone service), and plenty of food and hot water.  We own two generators and have not needed them.  We charged up cell phones, rechargeable batteries, and Nintendo games JUST IN CASE!!!!  The matches are all in one place and we're ready to light candles.

                       
                                              Annamarie and Rissy October 2009

    We've contacted our second church family to let them know we can open our home to 2 or 3 families, if need be.  If we give each family a room (adults take the beds, children on the floor), we can easily accommodate a large number and feed them, too.  We are praying for all of those who are having to wait out this brutal attack of weather with no electricity.  They are unsure about the snow accumulation, which should start in the middle of the night.

                                   
                                                           Luci February 2008

    Several Xanga friends have written to me about the A Beka books we are selling.  I'm sorry I haven't been able to pay much attention to handling your requests.  I will get to each of you soon, I promise.

    I'm still praying for all of you who have needs.  It doesn't take electricity or warm weather to do that!

                                        
                                                                              Luci October 2009

    We should all take a moment to thank God for all of the things we so easily take for granted.  I think the devastation in Haiti and this Oklahoma ice storm have made me grateful (from the bottom of my heart) for all the Lord has blessed us with - including this house, so we can reach out to others.

    Be Blessed  ~

Comments (6)

  • I've got these warm nightgowns cut out and so wish I had them done so you had them now! They are first one the list though!
    Be safe! Sounds like you are well prepared!
    Tina

  • Yes, thanking the Lord! Stay warm and safe. so glad you are able to offer shelter if others need it.

  • So nice that you are willing to share your home with others who may be in need! Living with out electricity is tough! We did it for a week once when our area had a bad ice storm. We had a gas oven, so we could cook, and our hot water heater was also gas so we could bathe in our frigid bathroom! We used candles for light and even heat! It was rough, and we were SO happy when the power came back on! ~~ That one pic of Luci is so beautiful. Glad you are all safe and warm while you wait out the weather. Hugs from Denmark

  • Your family is such a blessing..you have truly warmed my heart today!  I woke in a bad mood, pity party and the like.  I needed to do a gratitude list and I did so on my way to the dentist and then to work.  Now, reading this, WOWOWOW, you have really helped me with this post. I am so blessed and grateful for everything God has provided for me that I truly don't deserve, and I see you, who has gone through so much, reaching your had out to those in need...you have so blessed me.  Stay warm!

  • I agree, ice storms are not nearly as beautiful or fun as snow storms can be!!  Even here in Missouri we've heard about how bad OK is (not very OK - ha ha).  Please stay inside and don't risk going out and falling!  Love the pics of your beautiful girls ~  ♥

  • We were having a rather mild winter then yesterday we got hit with snow squalls and are going into a deep freeze...brrrr!

    How generous of you to share your warmth...God Bless!

    What a difference a year makes in the girls pictures...you can see the "baby" going out of their faces and the "young lady" look developing.

    Stay warm!

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