Around 8 that morning, we lost power at our house. Even with an ice storm the last two years (here and in Springfield) and the wind storm in the fall, we have never been without electricity for more than a few hours. So I suppose it was our turn this time. In the midst of all the traveling between home, work, and friend's homes, we have been trying to remain surrendered and know that the Lord is caring for lots of people in our city and we're not in the most dire need. Others are. Thankfully the Lord is gracious when I've started to get overwhelmed.
Our friends Mike and Julie, with whom we've shared a few little adventures this year, offered for us to come stay in their home. So Silas and I packed up and headed there Wednesday. Shane, the Lord bless him, spent both Wednesday and Thursday nights at home (in frigid temperatures) with Luther and Auggie. That is sacrifice and loving your family more than yourself. I am so blessed to be married to that man.
On Friday, dear friends Charis and William decided to go out of town and graciously gave us their home for the night. They even let us bring Lu and Auggie! What friendship! It was nice to all be together again. Silas must have felt happy and secure, too, because he slept 12 1/2 hours last night.
Here is our little man snuggled up for a winter's nap while we were packing to leave the house earlier this week. We took turns sitting with him by the fire...
He thought it was all a great adventure...
Please pray with us that power will be restored all across the city, not just to our home. We're supposed to get more snow Monday, so pray that everyone prepares wisely.
1 comment:
Cute like uncle D!
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