Merry Christmas
Everyone!
We are enjoying a nice warm day 13F! Warm you ask? Well yes, after the week we have had ... 13F seems warm indeed!
We've had a cold spell that has
gripped a lot of the nation this week.
We spent 3 days very cold ... 3F with a windchill of -30F ... 6F with a
windchill of -20F ... 5F with a windchill of -19. So yes, now you understand when I say we are
enjoying the 13F temps outside today.
Toward the end of next week, we are supposed to be back up in the 50'sF
again. I'm ready! It will feel like spring!
I have been bundling up when I
take the dog out. He normally doesn't
have to wait ... we just go. His normal nighttime
middle of the night outing is a 2am.
Normally I just sit up on the side of the bed, put my slippers on and
go. I mean, he is really good about
taking care of his business and it only takes a minute. But ... it isn't that quick when it's -30F
windchill.
No ... not that quick and easy
at all. It went like this ... Dog barks
to go out ... I grab what I laid out prior to going to bed in anticipation of
the 2am bark and carry them to the living room so he knows that I heard him and
doesn't proceed to pee the floor ... right in front of the door. He is 14 years old and doesn't wait as easily
as he used to. I put on a pair of fleece
pj pants over the leggings that I slept in ... put on my regular shoes instead
of my slippers ... all while the dog is looking at me with his head cocked
wondering why in the world am I doing this.
I grab my coat from the closet and put it on ... grab a hat to wear and
have to explain to Scooter that it is cold outside and I have to stay warm ...
as he stands there waiting and gives me a soft "woof". Then I put my gloves on ... leash him up and
out we go! It only took one minute but I
stayed nice and warm.
Today we are staying home and
cooking. We are having ham and some
fixings. Doug is looking forward to the
rolls. He is outside shoveling snow
right now. One of the joys of winter ...
shoveling snow. I am thankful that he
does it and I don't have to. I will make
sure he has a fresh pot of coffee and a snack when he comes back in.
I know at Christmas, it can be
an emotional time. Some spend it with
family, some spend it at home with their spouse or significant other while some
spend it alone. Some miss loved ones who
have passed on. Whatever your
circumstances ... whether you are enjoying your Christmas or you are struggling
... know that you are not alone. You're
not alone in your happiness as lots of people and families are enjoying and
celebrating the season. At the same time
... you are not alone if you are struggling or sad. Lots of people really struggle through the
holidays. Just remember that you are
awesome, you are fabulous, you are wonderfully made! You can do hard things and you will get
through this time. Never give up. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
We wish you all a Merry
Christmas!
