Let it Snow

We had a little snow again last Tuesday night, about 5 inches. The snow here changes as the winter season deepens. The first snows reminded me of the snow from my childhood in South Dakota. Huge flakes, an inch or more across, and very sticky. They cling to everything. Then the snow begins to lighten into large soft flakes, quite powdery and fluffy. Now the snow is mainly small flakes, almost like Styrofoam balls. They blow everywhere, and so most people do not brush the snow off of their cars in the morning. After a block or two, the snow is practically all gone form the tops of cars.

On the highway, the snow blows in mesmerizing waves and undulations, like a free form dance of tiny white fairies skittering along the roads. At night, as we drive by areas where there is new fallen snow, the crystals glitter in the headlights of cars like millions of flash bulbs at a concert welcoming the passing performers.

The youth, like the group above, tend to try to use it to make snowballs to toss. You can do that early in the season, but not now.

We have a group of Christmas Pixies here in Fort Mac. We have received treats on several occasions, all fun home made things with a few store bought local candies. I think it might be our dentist. Just kidding.

YW Presidency in the Timberlea Ward. Barb, Michelle, and Wendy.

Some of the YW in the Ward. Others are on holiday, including Jessica in San Salvador for the better part of a month.

After church, the cloak room is the busy place where families get bundled up for the trek to the cars. Everyone dons the winter wear, coats, gloves, snow boots, etc.

Well, almost everyone. This is one young Canadians idea of "get dressed so we can go."

As we end the day, the temperature is up to -24 degrees C. At 10:20 p.m. It is the high temp of the day so far. Tomorrow will bring more adventures and more opportunities to serve within the church and the community at large. We are planning to volunteer at the local shelter on Christmas day this year. They always serve a traditional meal for the men and women that have no family close by. This will be the first Christmas without extended family here, and worse, without immediate family here either.

We did go to the Christmas devotional at the chapel tonight. There were musical numbers from around the world, and instruments as diverse as bell choirs, cello trios, brass solos, and piano. The vocal selections ranged from traditional hymns to folk tunes to modern songs, all celebrating the season.

I missed a nap today (not counting the rubber neck head bobbing required when High Council speakers are in town), so I'm going to bed to dream of sugar plums.

Good night Ya'll.