There was a good dusting of snow on the Explorer this morning, and the totally white roof was an indicator that Terry built a well-insulated, tight house for us. (No heat in the attic to melt the snow.) As usual in Tupelo, none stuck to the ground, but Laurie said New Albany had a nice ground cover and their schools are closed. At 9am they still dwelt in a white world & the boys were very excited.

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a school-closing, everyone-stay-at-home snow in Tupelo. That weather trough we’re in is discouraging for students & teachers alike. Forget being in a 100-year flood plain. We’re in a 100-year snow plain. How nice it would be to curl up w/ a cup of hot cocoa and a good book, glance out the window occasionally at the pristine snow & give thanks for the brief respite from the hustle and bustle of our lives. How entangled we are in busy-ness; even the weekends offer little rest.
This weekend family & close friends are gathering for a shower for Laurie & Marlee K and you know how I love the family stuff. Sunday will also be a full day with all the regular classes & worship services. Add in a Prayer Committee meeting and there’ll be little time for a nap. At BBC we’re excited about the Beth Moore Live Simulcast and ticket sales are good. That’s what the committee meeting is about. It’s a unique event for us, and we hope not the last. The men of the church will be parking cars, preparing & serving meals and cleaning up. Don’t you love it, Cathy? For more info go to http://www.beldenbaptistchurch.com