Seriously?

That's just not right! I have definitely realized that after leaving North Dakota 16 years ago for the Pacific Northwest, I have become a wimp! The snow is beautiful, but it is just TOO COLD for me!!! This temperature was a couple of days ago . . . today it is actually a toasty 22 degrees ABOVE zero! My brother, Greg, is outside now using his invaluable snow blower to clear off his driveway and plow some runs so that his little dog can get out into the yard.

Thanks to all of you who have been praying for me these past few days. I so appreciate you! It was wonderful to see family that I haven't seen for a long time, and to get to share stories and memories together. The older I get, the more I am recognizing the value and importance of family, and how our time together is something to be treasured. I still get to spend the rest of today (Saturday) with my brother, and then tomorrow morning I fly out of Fargo at 7:00 am to return home. I am so thankful that I was able to make this trip, and also so thankful that I am able to return home tomorrow to see Mark and the kids. I have missed them terribly, and am very ready for some hugs and kisses from Noey, Eapster, Abby Jawabby, and Colio . . . and Mark, too :-)