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Library of Congress: A snowy afternoon in Vermont, 1940 |
We have had a great deal of snow over the last week. We are now being told that freezing temperatures are coming at the end of the week. The wind chill is expected to be 30 to 45 degrees below zero. This means we absolutely cannot leave our home. It is far too dangerous to be outdoors in such conditions.
In preparation for this, we did our grocery shopping. We have food, water, and necessities. We are grateful for a wood stove to keep us warm. As we quietly wait out this storm, I will think about "The Long Winter," by Laura Ingalls Wilder. They were low on supplies and had to find ways to keep warm. Blizzards kept them indoors. They had to pass the time, with only the noise of winter storms. They needed to find ways to be cheerful in order to keep up their spirits. They were certainly grateful when the skies were clear and provisions were able to reach them.
Freezing temperatures are common during the month of February here in our rural Vermont village. We change our plans based on the weather. If my grandchildren were planning a visit and the temperature drops too low, we all just stay at home. Visits only happen on warmer days. To stay cheerful, we keep busy with projects, read, organize, cook, and enjoy the beauty of the scenery from the windows. We get a good rest on days when we have no choice but to stay inside.
We must be content, knowing that the Lord is taking care of us. We are safe and peaceful during this confinement. Every day is a blessing.
There is a slight change in this post from what is normal here. I changed the font size to a larger one. My vision is not what it used to be and I am having trouble seeing the smaller print. I am wondering if this larger size is acceptable to all of you? If not, I can always change it back to normal after I finish the typing.
I hope you are all well and enjoying a cozy winter at home.
Blessings
Mrs. White
From the Archives -
The Beauty of an Ordinary, Simple Life - Standard of Living.
A Blessing in Making an Effort - Peaceful Homemaking.
Quiet Days of Homemaking - Keeping an Old Farm Journal.
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