Snow Day

  January started out mild but then hit us with a double whammy of cold and snow. Today was the second Sunday in a row that church was canceled. The snow started falling during the night and continued all day, sometimes mixing with sleet and freezing rain. We had been duly warned of the coming storm and prepared in case the power went off. Thankfully, the power stayed on and none of it was needed.

   With all the resources available today, we were able to listen to my nephew preach a sermon that was recorded in the fall. We also listed to a chorus program. That served as in-home church today. We had a good warm lunch in a warm house.  And at the end of the day two volunteers showed up to clear the driveway. 

   Snow days used to be full of activities with people milling around, going in and out. There would be sledding, digging caves in the drifts, wet mittens, boots making tracks across the floor, hot chocolate, popcorn, and much more. Now only two of us slowly rattle around in the house. We don't set foot outdoors unless it is necessary and then hurry back inside. We like snow best with glass between us. He reads and naps. I crochet, listen to music, and chat on WhatsApp.

    While we were cozy in our snow day at home, Russians once again bombed Ukrainian utilities, cutting off power to thousands of innocent people on a cold winter day. This is the fourth year the Ukrainians have been suffering cold, powerless winters. If we lose power for a couple hours we don't know what to do with ourselves. They have been living with intermittent power failures for years. My heart goes out to them. I felt guilty being so well off while they suffer. It's not fair. Why should we have it so easy?