Hi. Imagine my surprise yesterday morning, when I stepped out my front door in little teeny flats, to find it snow AND blowing snow like madness. I was running late, so I plowed through as I was. It was snowy and blowy all day. Around supper time, the skies opened up to dump a lot of snow on us before dropping down to a brisk -25 this am. For my photography class, I’m supposed to be getting an “early morning light” pic, but I just can’t be inspired by coldness and grayness and flatness of light. Anyone have an idea for something indoors? My computer and desk lamp maybe?
Jon and Sarah Riche, who are on a trip to the US to see various family members, have arrived to grace our community with their presence. They arrived a little before supper yesterday and will stay through Sunday supper. They are staying with Hannah and Craig Mason. Last night the young folk came to our house bringing Sarah and Jon with them. Sarah kept the whole house rocking with stories and questions; Jon kept his long arm about Sarah and would sorta pull her closer to him when he felt she needed it. They were hilarious, and I was amazed at the stories Sarah so innocently pried out of the kids. Rob was invited as well and came back late but happy. May also got a chance to catch up with Jon and Sarah since her 4 month long stay in Blessington in 2009.
I heard that the convention at Haines went really well; they had lots of snow with 40° temps. They left for Hoonah today – flying via Wings of Alaska and the Grand Caravan with a brief stop in Juneau. Pray for their flights to and from today and Tuesday and for the convention in between. J
We had an excellent “popping” sharing meeting on Wednesday. Gary Horender (Jennifer’s father) led praise with his accordion. He sings a lot of older songs so it was funny to see some of the young kids struggling with the words of songs that we’ve known for forever. Then Gary shared first “since he was already up at the pulpit”. We had several prayer needs – one that most of you would know and which is very serious is for Bro Nyron Wheeler at Whitestone. He wasn’t doing well so he was taken to the hospital where they gave him a blood transfusion. I haven’t heard any new news.
My family is hollering for breakfast…. I better go. Have a great weekend.
Oh yes...Seth opened the creek trail for me...with his snomachine, so now we have another nice trail to take the kids snowshoeing on...I usually do this on my own but the snow was about 4 feet deep just too much lil ole me....and most importantly the sun has started to peek above the plateau and Horn Mt. and actually shining directly on to the Tabernacle kitchen window and beyond isn't that AWESOME!...not for very long mind you, but at least its HERE AGAIN!
I know this will be totally above most people's heads....only us ALASKANS truly understand this ...haha
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