WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:  though your sins be as scarlet; they shall be as white as snow; though they be like crimson, they shall be as wool.  Isaiah 1:18

Early Sunday morning the snow began to fall creating a mantle of white as far as the eye could see.  It continued to snow throughout the day on Sunday, and it didn't subside until early Monday morning.  We discussed the reality of having to shovel the snow and thought it best to do it in stages since the weather forecast predicted at least a foot of snow. Since church was canceled, we got out around 10:00 a.m. and started shoveling before it got too deep.  We cleared the side walk and the front of the garage when our neighbor, Bruce Worlock, came over and offered his snow blower.  WOW!!!  That would sure make life a lot easier since his snow blower can move the snow at least 10 times as fast as both of us shoveling.  In just a few minutes, our driveway was clear for the time being.

Paul shoveling the walk after the snow storm of 12".

We went in to get warm and have a wonderful Sunday dinner of pork chops and mashed potatoes and all the trimmings.  After watching the U of M and MSU basketball game and taking a little snooze, Paul decided he better get out and do some more shoveling.  At least five inches of snow had already accumulated.  Paul cleared the sidewalk and was working on shoveling the patios when another neighbor, Joel Case, brought his tractor with a front end loader and blade on the back.  He offered to clear our drive as he saw Paul struggling to clear the walk. In just minutes, he had the entire drive cleared.

What a beautiful snow!!

The snow continued to fall until early Monday morning so that meant more snow to shovel in the morning.  However, we received a call from our neighbors right across the street, Rich and Alice McAfee, offering their snow blower.  So Monday morning Paul borrowed their snow blower and was able to clear the driveway in short order.  Because of these three neighbors our backs are no where near as sore as they could be. 

Neighbor Rich McAfee clearing his driveway with his snow blower.

In the past few months, we have contemplated moving, but we are surrounded by such great neighbors that we have second thoughts about making this transition to another home.  We are very thankful for the wonderful neighbors we are blessed to have.  Gail plans on making some of her special rolls to say "thanks".

Blessings and Encouragement,

Paul, Gail, Patsy and Penny

P.S.  Belive it or not, this is blog number 150.