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Posted on 12/31/2013 10:31:28 PM PST by JustAmy
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I recall one day in my entire life that school was cancelled because of the huge snow drifts. I recall the silence and the sense of purity that I felt. We have so much for which to be thankful. Your graphics are lovely! Thank you.
I used to love “Snow days”.
Read: 1 Peter 5:5-9
In the 19th century, ships were often recklessly overloaded, resulting in those ships going down and the crews being lost at sea. In 1875, to remedy this negligent practice, British politician Samuel Plimsoll led the charge for legislation to create a line on the side of a ship to show if it was carrying too much cargo. That “load line” became known as the Plimsoll Line, and it continues to mark the hulls of ships today.
Sometimes, like those ships, our lives can seem overloaded with fears, struggles, and heartaches. We can even feel that we are in danger of going under. In those times, however, it is reassuring to remember that we have a remarkable resource. We have a heavenly Father who stands ready to help us carry that load. The apostle Peter said, “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:6-7). He is capable of handling the cares that overwhelm us.
Though the testings of life may feel like a burden too heavy to bear, we can have full assurance that our heavenly Father loves us deeply and knows our load limits. Whatever we face, He will help us to bear it.
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Hi MEG!
Love that quote!
((((HUGS))))
Thank you, Silent gypsy..I love the “picture” you painted in my mind of the snow day you experienced.
The snow forecast for us has been cancelled..It’s really cooled down and is very windy.
I think most kids love snow days!
Springtime weather is over ..winter is back here.
Thank you, ML.
((((HUGS))))
Thank you, MEG! So pretty!
Hi, Amy! I didn’t sleep in, but I did take a long nap. Sleep is good, regardless of when we get it. :)
Good afternoon! Temps are dropping by the minute, here in SE TX. Homemade chili weather!!
Love this, Amy! so cute.
(((HUGS)))
You’re welcome...I am having a hard time getting back to a normal bedtime...Noontime wakeup is not good..LOL
(((HUGS)))
Yum..I don’t have the makings for homemade chili but I am planning of canned chili for supper.
Temps are dropping in Central Texas, too.
The winds make 34 feel like 22.
Light snow shower right now..It’s sticking to the glass topped cart on the patio..It’s not freezing and the ground is too warm for it to stick.
One of our local (Houston area) radio station weather reports said we could get some freezing rain/wintry mix here, by morning!
I saw the radar showing snow..so I checked ..Only the glass topped table showed a little snow..otherwise it just seems like drizzle. Icy driving tonight seems likely...
I’ll be safe and warm inside...I never drive in icy weather.
Stay safe!
Hi Amy! Just got in from work, and now preparing for bed...eek.
Goodnight, and God Bless.
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