Proverbs 31:21
When it snows she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
Snow makes people crazy in NJ. In fact, I would rather eat whatever we have in the house than venture out to a grocery store, drugstore, Walmart, or the like on the day before or day of a storm. I have made the mistake before of wanting a few snacks to enjoy with our "snowed in" movie only to walk directly back out when I saw the line wound through the aisles all the way back to the meat department!! However, I do not have fear of the storm. My family is prepared to handle a few days stranded together. My pantry is full, my freezer is too, and that plow we have on the farm truck can get us out of anything that the F250 can't :-) But actually, I really enjoy the concept of a big storm. I look forward to making pancakes from scratch and cuddling on the couch with the hubs. I enjoy the time we get to spend together instead of being anxious about getting to all those things I was supposed to do that day.
I am finding that as this project goes on I am becoming more of a homebody. I love sharing my home with people and relish the time together. The busyness of life doesn't seem all that important and a quiet night of coffee by the fire beats an hour into the city every time...well maybe not every time but most! I think I am finding the joy in the little things, the important things. So when a storm is headed your way, prepare your water, get your groceries, and pick up a good winter movie and enjoy the time you get to spend together. The snow is a gift of time that God has given.
