7:30 a.m.  In the dark of the morning I see the snow has come, enough of it to watch travel on the road carefully this morning.  I just heard one of my neighbors leaving for work and it sounded like he was navigating his truck more slowly than usual.  And since it’s a national holiday there is no school for Kayli.  A good morning to stay indoors by the fire my husband stoked for me before he left for work!

10:30 a.m.  I just had a nice long chat with my parents who are visiting relatives and friends in southern California.  After spending time reading the obituaries of 2 long-time acquaintances this weekend, it was sweet to talk with my parents who are still with me.  They have always been my dearest friends.  Thank you, God, for choosing them for me!

A thought I would like to record:  I enjoy writing because it keeps me honest, it requires me to pin down my thoughts and make sense of my choices, it feels like a contract that would be hard to get out of, and it’s good for me.  Thank you, God, for words!