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Whenever a storm is expected, it seems everyone in the neighborhood must shut themselves indoors until all is clear. Activities are cancelled, shops are deserted, and schools are closed. Is it a hardship to stay home?
During the pandemic, I believe a lot of people gathered up resources and projects so they could stay busy while everyone had to be home. It seems more things have become home-focused. And while it is nice to be out and about with events and visits while away from the house, it is good to be content and happy at home.
I remember a time during my childhood when my father had to board up the windows to secure them before a major storm was expected. We were told there would be dangerous winds coming off the ocean near our house. We stayed indoors and waited out that storm. We felt safe that preparations had been made and we were secure indoors. We were also happy to be together.
I am grateful for chores that keep me busy. I am thankful for a variety of interesting books in my home library. I love the quiet of this season of rest regardless of the storms and warnings of difficult weather. No matter what is going on with finances, health, weather, or trials within the family, at the end of the day, I am so very happy to be cozy at home.
Blessings
Mrs. White
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8 comments:
Down here in Georgia, we are praying that we won't lose our electricity during the impending storm, Mrs. White. In this cold, it could be catastrophic. Praying, too, to all the millions who are affected. Blessings!
The last line you wrote says it all!
"No matter what is going on with finances, health, weather, or trials within the family, at the end of the day, I am so very happy to be cozy at home".
Amen!
I am with you, Mrs. White. I am almost 70, my house is paid off...I love the brief times when we turn on our gas logs. I also have a heating pad for my back. We who live near Charlotte and we are getting an ice storm tonight. Sunday evening church will be cancelled; except for the few who don't mind traveling on ice. Keep on being cozy. I am so excited!
Always a delight to visit your blog. Cozy at home is wonderful! We're expecting snow this evening, but first we have to go to an out of town medical appointment then we will return home to be cozy and contented before staying inside for the week-end. I'd like to have some hot chocolate and sit still. All the best and God bless.
We are very cozy up here in the woods of northern Minnesota. We prepare for cold winters here. This morning it was 31 below zero and right now it is minus 25. This is normal for us, but I know that other states are not used to this and I pray that all will be well with them.
I have been embroidering in the afternoons. I recently found a tablecloth and two table runners to embroider at a local thrift store. They are very vintage pieces from the early 1940's according to the tag on them. The original price of the one table runner was $1.19 so I know it's old by that price! These originally came from a department store in Rockford Illinois that no longer exists. The pieces are made of Belgian linen and it's a joy to sew on. I'm also using vintage 1940's embroidery thread that was given to me by an older lady who was cleaning out her craft room years ago. The price tag on the thread was originally 5 cents! Now that's an old price! As I work on these pieces I can almost imagine it is 1943 and I feel a sense of kinship with my homemaking sisters of long ago! I hurry through my chores just so I can spend a few hours each afternoon enjoying sewing.
I'm in California where the weather is relatively mild, but we do have very cold and foggy nights. For what we're used to, anyway. I'm very grateful for my husband and our heater in our little home.
Mrs. White, being cozy at home (especially in this weather) is the best. This pending storm is reminding me of why it's so important to stay prepared with food and basics. And a good project :) Stay safe and warm. Blessings to you :)
Hello Mrs White, we are pretty much snowed in here in Oklahoma but it’s not bothering me. I’m happy to be home.
I have a freezer casserole in the oven heating for our supper and I’m thankful for an oven to cook and add additional heat to our home.
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