Feb. 1, 2009 - Gracious, I'm not very good at blogging...
Well, here I am again. Apparently, I'm not a very good blogger. I thought I would be on here daily, with entries all the time...but instead I haven't really had time enough to breathe--let alone get on the computer and blog! My journal has also suffered miserably. I just wrote last night. So I have decided to write an entry today, and that way I can feel as though I have accomplished something --even if it's a small sort of something. (I am so sorry to those of you who are waiting for emails from me!!! That's my next project. Even before cleaning my room, so feel special! 
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All right, well. Lately we have been doing a lot of this, that and the other thing-- nothing truly fun or exciting, but enough to make it hard to have the extra time to sit down at the computer.
Today we went over to a friend of ours to help her out, and visit as well. She is a mother of eight children, all under the age of twelve, and her husband has a job that takes him away frequently so she has a lot on her hands. We went over and I watched the kids while my mom and sister helped her with house chores a bit. She really does do an amazing job considering how much work she has taking care of eight children -- one of which is only six weeks old. And oh, wow, is he is absolutely precious! It was such a joy to see and hold something so new and tiny. God is amazing! I cannot wait until a little bundle of joy is my own. 
But I will patiently until it is the Lord's will and time for me. I have a while yet, that's for sure!!! But I still look forward to that day...
Yesterday I went ice skating with some friend's of ours. In answer to your question: yes, my ankle is doing much better. It's still weak, unfortunately, so I am hesitant to try out any jumps or spins that I would normally not think twice about doing. But it has healed.
Anyway, yesterday was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL day. The sun was shining, and the sky was wide and blue, with soft clouds. There were even some birds out, believe it or not! We have had nothing but below-zero weather, (which is very typical for Minnesota weather in January and Febuary...and even March) but yesterday it was fourty-three degrees out, and it seemed wonderfully warm...for winter, that is. You didn't really even need a coat, just a warm sweater! That's foreign, for this time of year, practically. But then again, do any of you ever notice that after adjusting in below-zero climate (which you can only do to a point), you think anything above zero is warm?! Because, really, it does seem warm. But then after summer and you're used to ninety-degree weather, you go into Autumn and you're about ready to pull out the big parka. (haha) I guess it's really just the mind-set.
But it really felt like a little taste of spring. :-) I know not to get my hopes up, however, because we can't expect spring to happen until at least April, and even then we get surprise blizzards! You are never safe in Minnesota. haha But going skating yesterday was very fun and I enjoyed it a lot. I tend to get cabin fever at times. All throughout the winter months, I just yern to go for my beloved walks. But it's all together too cold -- that wind can be just horrible! So when nice days do come, I want to take advantage of them.
But here I am, sounding as though I am complaining about how cold it is! I do like it when it's cold-- it's a blessing at times! It sets the perfect mood for tea and a good book; Or for talking quietly with your family around the fireplace; Or for a good movie with a warm blanket... doesn't it?
Just imagine...The snow is softly falling outside the window, and you look out to a beautiful blanket of sparkling white, draping the bare branches softly. And the Ever-Green trees' branches are also draped, but you can still see glimpses of green needles poking out. And you look around at the soft blue of the sky in contrast to the white of the ground...don't you want to grab a cup of something hot (tea, cocoa, or coffee for those of you who like it...) and sit and enjoy the view? It sets the mood perfectly! And even for how little that actually happens, (us and our busy lives!) I love imagining it. It can pull you out of a dark mood pretty quickly. And I love when you look at the window and you see the frost lining the glass with the intricate designs. Only by God's hand does that happen. So winter is a blessing! It's a time for things to die so that they can become re-born in the spring! So I don't mean to complain about it. It is a blessing in a lot of ways. Just cold. ;-)
My goodness, that took up a lot of my computer time! I do get carried away. I should probably go now.
Blessings to you all!!!
In His Grace,
Dallas
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Feb. 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Farmgirls
I got your letter today : )
~Susannah
Feb. 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anna93
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