Dear Family,
The beauty of
an ice storm soon turned into falling icicles, downed power lines, and hidden
or tossed perishable foods. Bobby said
he would not believe what we experienced if he hadn’t seen it with his own
eyes. Safeway on Center street was open –
yet no lights and everything blocked off.
We told an employee what we wanted and he ran to get it. It was surreal! We were chatting with another customer and
when we left he said, “I’ll miss you guys.”
Cue Twilight Zone music.
As an Instacart driver, It was exciting to
help others. People were buying cartloads
of firewood. A young family with a baby were
trying to figure out how to heat their apartment without electricity. There were many downed power lines (which I
drove over or under). It was crazy and exhilarating, way better than
staying home without electricity in the cold.
Once at the exact same time I was driving over a power line ice fell
onto my windshield. I jumped and
screamed!
Seth mowed most
of the lawn before the storm. Yay. He helped Adriel deice her car and helped
Bobby load up refrigerated items into a cooler with ice. What a guy.
Bobby did a
great job with the youth group and homegroup.
He leads well and we are glad to follow.
The kids are inviting friends to the youth group and it is growing. Homegroup remains a great place to pray with
each other and learn more about God.
Bobby was
excited to make stuffed Jalapeno peppers for homegroup. Seth tried one and found it too spicy. Other people appeared a bit sweaty afterward. They loved it.
Adriel came
home several nights at dinner time to eat and enjoy. We love her company. She even gave us Valentine's as a way to give
back. Yay.
I am
blessed. We have a garage that actually
holds my car. When others could not even
get into their car (Adriel’s door handle broke off), I have no problems. I am the only one in our house with this
privilege.
May you also
feel loved. I love you J. May you find joy in running water,
electricity, and all things we take for granted. May you pull your mask off (when you get out
of the indoors) and breathe our sweet clean air. May you rejoice in all God has for you,
Hugs,
Cristy
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