Reflections of "snow years" of the past....

Well............we have had more snow.  I mean MORE SNOW!  I woke up to 3 to 4 more inches this morning and then when I came out of work, there was another 3 or so inches on my car.   Okay, enough is enough!  I was flashing back to the winter of the picture above.   I have blogged about this winter one previous time.... but I just can't help but reflect on that winter - 1978-1979 again.  That year I was pregnant with Gwen and it seemed that every week we had another 5 or 6 inches.  Notice the yard (I use the term loosely) since it is just a snow pile. I could not lift the snow up to throw it on the yard.  Remember I was pregnant!   You can't tell in this photo, but Ken had been up on the garage roof more than once to shovel it.  The weight of the snow was dangerous on the roof.  Yes, that was a bad winter.  And now for the really bad news.  We did not start getting all that snow until January.  And this year the snow began to fall in December.  Yes, It does cause me to worry!  The good news is that NOW we have a snow blower!  And Ken is also home to take care of the snow! 

I've been thinking about this year - 2014.  I was reminded this morning on Facebook by my dear friend Evangelist Lucy Wa Ngunjiri, that the number 14 is significant.  The number 7 signifies spiritual perfection and the number 14 is DOUBLE SPIRITUAL PERFECTION!  Boy, did I need that this morning.  What a wonderful, positive way to think about the year that we are in.  I love this.  I have not had this on my radar at all as I was looking ahead.  So this is the first of many "unexpected" things for me.   I am going to be looking for that double spiritual perfection.
Lucy included this in her Facebook post today......

I therefore declare and decree year 2014 to be a Year of Hope & Divine Perfection. God will PERFECT- His chosen ones spiritually, in health, in establishing them plus many more. Can we therefore make a U turn from other ways and focus ONLY on God to remain the chosen of God?

I receive that and agree with 2014 being a year of Hope and Divine Perfection!  And I will be continuing my journey of drawing closer to Jesus.

Jesus, thank you for all of the amazing people you have placed in my life.  Bless Evangelist Lucy and enlarge her sphere of influence.  Holy Spirit, cover us with the hope of Jesus and keep us open and pliable to all that Jesus is doing in us. Thank you for warm houses, reliable cars, snow plows that keep our roads passable and the sun that breaks through the clouds and brings us hope.  Amen

PS Thank you to Ken for a wonderful end to this snowy day..... hot cocoa and cinnamon rolls! 

Happy New Year - 2014

Happy New Year!  Yes, it is 2014.  We have never done anything special on this day or New Years Eve for that matter.   I was looking through our pictures and realized that I didn't have a single picture of anything on New Years.  Then I came across this picture of Ken from New Years of 1955 (I think).  Not exactly sure since there are slides from different years in this particular group.  I love that Gwen and Tim have some kind of "party" on New Years Eve that includes their kids and they have photos for them to remember in the future.   Yes, I love this picture. 

 

Today was a snow day!  We have had about 4 or 5 inches and more is expected.  It is clear that this is going to be a "snow" winter.  We have already used the snow blower several times and I know that  more is coming.  It was nice to just stay in all day today - with the exception of the snow blowing and car clearing.  However the bad news is that Ken has the cold I've been fighting for the last week.  So not a great start to the year for him!  But the day inside was great for quiet time!

 

I was so glad to begin that new devotional from Beth Moore.  It is really going to be good to have this to focus on each day.  Today the topic was the name of Jesus.  I confess that I took some time to really think about the questions.  I am not doing this study to rush and get it done.  I really want to achieve a closer, more intimate walk with Jesus through this process.  So today, I am encouraging you to think about the name Jesus and what it means to you.  Say His name and let it sink into your soul.  Let it fill your mind and spirit.  And then write down how you feel about that name after you do this.  I am so thankful for that devotional tonight! 

 

Jesus, thank you for days to just stay in.  Holy Spirit, bring more revelation to me as I continue to ponder the name Jesus.  Remind us all to stop and think and breathe in the name above all names - Jesus.  Jesus bring your healing touch to Ken and everyone who is suffering with illness today.  You are the healer and the restorer.  Thank you for the new year and all that you in store for us.  Amen