Wednesday, February 29, 2012

One thing is for sure: the weather predictors around here have only a tiny advantage over the rest of us. They are really only sure whether it will snow or rain or be sunny about five minutes before it happens. This winter, looking out the window is about as helpful as checking the weather forecast.

That said, there are quite a few members of my family who were overjoyed to wake to the weatherman's miscalculation of the rain/snow line. And although that meant some shovelling, we've had so little snow this winter that even on the eve of March they were happy to welcome it.

I have to say that this mild Minnesota winter has been a real blessing to me. Last winter and its 144 days of snow cover wore me down to say the least. This winter it hasn't been really cold (I have lived here nearly 13 years, mind you) for very many days in a row. We've had a few below zero mornings, but we have had so many days in the 30's it's hard to believe. And there has been hardly. any. snow. Amazing! It's a drought that started in the summer and has continued through the winter, which is certainly unusual in our, albeit limited, Minnesota experience.

And I couldn't be more thankful. Just a little rest from the pain that winter is, and I can wake up and be happy to see a big pile of snow.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
(Matthew 11:28-30 ESV)

Friday, February 24, 2012

Status updates are about all the writing I have had time for lately! One day I will take some time to write a real blog post, but for now, here's what has been going on in our lives from the Facebook point of view!

1/28: Made it to the State Lego Tournament with everything
but the camera! Go Cavemen!

1/28: Cavemen win!

1/28: Hooray for the
Cavemen! First Lego League Minnesota state champions!

1/30: I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing
praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for
I rejoice in the LORD. (Psalm 104:33-34 ESV)

1/30: Have you heard that Edwin will be taking the PolarBear Plunge on March 3? If you would like to sponsor him, message me! Support
the Special Olympics! Or come to Lake Calhoun and watch!

1/31: So thankful for the gift of a mild January in
Minnesota! I really needed that after last winter!

1/31: I'm looking for some upbeat praise & worship music
with theologically-sound lyrics, especially with lyrics straight from the
Bible...Any suggestions?

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I am a Christian southern girl living in Minnesota, a wife of 22-plus years, and a homeschooling mom of 5 kiddos, ages 10 to 17. I started running nearly three years ago, and began to like it just before getting injured. I'm starting again, which seems to be what you do in life. Life Is Different Here in many, many ways, and I'd like to tell you how...