December 29, 2025, the 363rd day of 2025
Snow, Snow, Wind and More Snow
Of course Winter would make an appearance eventually. That little snippet that froze us earlier gave way to warmer temps. Ma... View MoreDecember 29, 2025, the 363rd day of 2025
Snow, Snow, Wind and More Snow
Of course Winter would make an appearance eventually. That little snippet that froze us earlier gave way to warmer temps. Many took advantage of the extra time of warmer weather, while others bemoaned the dwindling snow cover.
Since we had so many places to go and things to do, during the major part of the Christmas season, we did not mind it at all. Those who craved full blown Winter immediately, were not happy.
Other big storms had been predicted and had missed us, dumping snow in other places. We knew the warmer days were numbered. We were due to get snow dumped on us. It was just a matter of time.
Yesterday morning was drizzly and in the low 30's when we headed to church. The drizzles were on and off during church and fellowship. But the storm was heading our way. Thankfully it held off for people driving home.
Before 3:00 pm yesterday it started snowing and continued on through the night and into the morning. The snow started out pretty heavy, but eased up overnight. Still, it all adds up.
Light snow has been falling this morning and the temps are in the teens, over a 20 degree drop from yesterday. And today is predicted to be the warmest day this week.
We live off-grid so we do not know if or when the power goes out, unless someone tells us. But we know how devastating it is to people dependent on power, especially in the cold. So, restoring power and the crews out fixing those issues are in our prayers.
With the rain, then heavy snow, wind and tall trees with heavy laden branches near the power lines, power will go out somewhere. It happens every time, without fail. And it went out again in multiple places last night and this morning.
Snow plows were out early, cleaning up the roads. We got anywhere from 9 to 16 inches in most places near us. While some places got even more. The wind also whipped snow and sent it flying about.
The kids were out early shoveling paths to the coops, before morning chores could start. A friend came by after the snowplows passed by, and cleaned up the mess left behind in the front of our driveway. That was a help to my son who still had to shovel out his car and the rest of the driveway.
It took a lot of steady work for hours this morning, but a lot of it is cleaned up now, leaving behind beautiful wintery scenery!
There are many snowmen being built and snowmobiles zipping about. Many people are enjoying what they had been looking forward to for quite some time.
Stay strong! Once the work is done, you can enjoy the beauty and fun.
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December 28, 2025, the 362nd day of 2025
The Joy that Lasts
What the world needs and really lacks is the joy that lasts, that is eternal, that does not depend on circumstances being great.... View MoreDecember 28, 2025, the 362nd day of 2025
The Joy that Lasts
What the world needs and really lacks is the joy that lasts, that is eternal, that does not depend on circumstances being great.
The reason that joy is mentioned so much during the Christmas season is that the coming of Jesus brought the possibility of that kind of joy with Him.
But it is easy to lose track of what that joy is, in the wrapping of the season.
The Christmas season is full of things to enjoy, be it activities, fellowship, movies, shopping, visiting, going to church and of course treats.
But enjoyment comes and goes with experiences. We may have enjoyed something immensely, but then it is over and the enjoyment of it ends.
Bur we cannot live a life seeking after things to enjoy. Unless we learn to enjoy the harder tasks, there will always be times of doing things not necessarily pleasant to us.
Enjoyment is not joy.
The excitement of the Christmas season may make us happy. The anticipation of parties and gifts can fill us with happiness. Being a part of it may make us happy.
And there are the blessings that come with giving and with receiving. That can bring us happiness during this time as well.
But happiness is not a given. It is a choice. It is one of the most misunderstood feelings of all, because if we do not realize that it is a choice, not a right, it will flitter away and be out of reach.
Happiness is grown or destroyed by what we focus on, the good things or the bad, what we have or what we do not have, being thankful or grumbling .
Happiness is not joy.
The joy of the Lord is a constant. Through good things, through hardships, through uncertainties, it remains. It is unrelated to circumstances. It is an internal and eternal connection to the Creator of all and the Saviour of our soul, Jesus Christ!
We will never know true joy until we have repented and surrendered our life to Jesus as our Lord and Master our King. Because it is when we are made new in Jesus, a child of God, that the joy makes it home in us, and takes up residence!
Stay strong! Let the joy of the Lord dwell in you through Jesus Christ!
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