It is good to be ABLE to post tonight, so I will post for the sheer JOY of being able to sit at my computer, in the light, in a warm home, and to type a little message for all of you out there who have time to visit and read this blog. What a blessed life I have!
Our power went out last night around 8 p.m. and unfortunately my computer was nearly out of battery, as was my cell phone. (Poor planning, I know!). We had been having cold rain all day that was starting to freeze as night time temperatures dropped, but I was still surprised that we lost power. (It was another "snow" day here in Lynchburg. . . where there was no snow nor slippery, dangerous roads. So strange to this Midwestern gal!)
That was the state of things from about 8 p.m. last until nearly 3 p.m. today. B (aka the Fire Man) took care of keeping the house as warm as possible (this past summer someone gifted us with an entire truckload of wood for our fireplace. . . that has been taking up nearly half of our shed), and I procured what I could find for us to eat (nothing very exciting, but we were happy to have apples and oranges and bread). The kids and I spent the entire day near the fireplace, reading books and doing school, and were joined by Ms Ruth (from across the street) who needed to keep warm, too. B went to school but came home earlier than normal.
Despite the challenges, I am filled with gratitude. The Lord slowed us down, relieved me from what was scheduled to be a full (busy?) day, and again, provided for all our needs. It was sweet to fellowship with Ms Ruth, who has never before visited our home. It was good to be hungry and cold and in such a state to recognize what wonderful provision heat and food and light are. Oh, I love being needy sometimes! (But I'm so glad that my life isn't always like this!)
4 comments:
Amen! You're right...challenges are good sometimes to help us appreciate the gifts that we often take for granted. I'm so glad that all of you survived the cold well and that you 'happened' to have a shed full of wood ready to use!
Sometimes I would like to shut the power down so my kids appreciate what they have.... maybe I will (when the weather is not so cold) ;-) I am glad all is turned back on at your house!
Calli, pray for us! I am thankful for the provision of friends who are keeping us warm in their home, as ours has been without power for over 72 hours now. Tues night was cold, but we all slept in the same bed under blankets. Wed was colder, 55 in the house, so we got out in the evening, then piled more blankets on the bed. That worked until about 4am, when Elly threw up all over every layer! So then we all piled into the guest bed with throw/fleece blankets, but Thurs was only 47 in the house and dropping. By 4:30pm we packed up and moved out, thanking God for the provision of His Body. I wanted to cry this afternoon when these kind friend' power went out for 5 hours, but PTL it is back on now and we will have another warm night. Scott is meeting his parents in INdpls tomorrow to pick up a generator and a kerosene heater, since we may be without power for up to 2 weeks! Yes, it really makes us appreciate what we take for granted! :)
Wow, Sara. I've been hearing about KY... and praying for your family.
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