Snow Days

A snowy day sets my heart at ease. Sitting with a cup of coffee as I watch the snow plow go back and forth trying to clear the street. Watching the snow fall gracefully to the ground from Heaven where an Angel delicately carved each flake from a single ice cube.

That is such a peaceful setting that would put any heart at ease until winter in all its splendor unleashes 5 inches of snow followed by the ice wrath of Cincinnati followed by six inches of more blowing snow with subzero temperatures. Kids from every major school in Cincinnati were out of school for a week. This is the first big winter storm of the year.

A torrential week was followed by a tranquil weekend. 40 plus temperatures full days of sun, and plenty of warm air was exactly what we needed after that storm. It was with great joy and deliberation that we were all looking forward to a week back to full days of work and school.

Monday was a joyful and fun filled day of school and then off to our American Heritage Girls troop meeting. Tuesday started off just as good, a little cooler, but still good until a raucous 7 more inches of snow came plummeting to the earth. Another day out of school; another day off work (or at least off to work with the kids); another day the kids have to make up this summer. I think we just might make this school year around this year. Unbelievable! It is pretty though, all the black snow is covered up again. And this snow is much lighter. I love it.

Just to let my friends and family know, I did not pray this year for snow as I did back in ’78. There must be another child just like me that has seen the favor in the eyes of the Lord so they could have their birthday off because their mother wouldn’t let them. Just like my mom didn’t let me. And just like me, that child I knew exactly who to go to. I just hope Leah is not praying for snow like she said she was going to for her birthday. I would hate to have a snow day on April 27th.