Day 33 Six More Weeks of Winter!

 

2/2/2026

 "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"

Psalm 34:8

 

It seems as if Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog meteorologist from Pennsylvania and Buckeye Chuck from Ohio are in agreement - six more weeks of winter! Poor little guy, even he is dreaming about spring and planting, or perhaps he's considering that if his prediction is wrong, he may have to get busy, forfeiting those extra hours of sleep. Who knows what runs through the little critter's mind?! Regardless, we have six more weeks to hope snow is not in the forecast and the weather warms up a tad.

Today was a productive day of shoveling ice and snow. It went a little better today, as when I stuck the regular shovel at the edge, then lifted it, a huge chunk of ice and snow released, so I was able to work a little faster and more efficiently. Only problem was that my fingers and feet were freezing in a very short time, plus my arms were getting tired and sore. Also, since I lift with my legs and not my back, squatting made my already tender backsides (the result of three different falls) a bit worse for the wear. I guess my age is finally catching up with me! I never had this problems while I was in Northern New Mexico, but then I was four years younger, and the snows were dryer. In Virginia the humidity even affects the snow. I never got so cold in New Mexico either, and I spent a much longer time shoveling. It was fun back then when Kenya, the neighbor's Malamute would come to help me. Dancing in the snow with a big dog can be intimidating, but it can also be a lot of fun. She's in doggie heaven now, though, but I've no doubt she's frolicking in Heaven's version of snow. Maybe chasing clouds or just romping and stomping with the little children where Heaven has prepared a place. Hopefully, one day soon, we'll find out. Until God decides to give us a reprieve, or until my work here is done, I'll just dream about fun things until I can see for myself.

Besides Groundhog Day, today was the wedding anniversary of two friends. One couple has been married 40 years and another for 52 years. That's definitely due a special night out for both these blessed and beautiful couples. Soon Valentine's Day will be here, so I hope the guys remember to double up since the two dates are so close. It's always so special to me when marriages are celebrated and honored, as they should be. It was the first covenant that God made with man, and it's the one that Satan tries to destroy. I'm grateful to both my parents and my grandparents for staying together even in very difficult times. I only wish my life could have been better. But, God in His grace and mercy has forgiven me, and He's washed me clean in the blood of Jesus Christ, so now I'm brand new and spotless to stand before Him one day the Bride of Christ, His Church. Thank You, Jesus, for the sacrifice You made in ransoming my soul from death. May I proclaim Your Word to everyone I meet!

In closing, bundle up or snuggle up, because it's going to continue to be cold a bit longer!