Day 711: December Blizzard!

We got caught in the blizzard today and a short trip to Tops turned into a nightmare.  It was snowing when we left the house, but not hard.  By the time we left Tops, we couldn't see our car or Vineyard Drive.  Traffic crawled along and I was scared someone would hit us or we would spin out.  I could see traffic standing still and backed up on the thruway.  Officials closed it for a couple hours.

The parent meeting and all other activities at the school were cancelled.  Getting the kids home must have been frightening for parents, kids, bus drivers and all the school officials.  Instead of going out this evening, I spent the time finishing up the garland and doing more gift wrapping.  It was lovely.

Each day after a conversation with my sister,  I cry.  Tonight, she shared stories of the many acts of kindness she has been shown.  This morning, she took Glenn's wedding ring into the jewelry store to have it resized so that she can wear it.  Just a six weeks ago, he had taken her engagement ring in to have the diamond reset on a beautiful band with extra diamonds for their 30th anniversary.  Nancy asked for the same clerk who has taken care of them over the years.  When Nancy told the clerk what had happened to Glenn and what she wanted, the young girl burst into tears.  She had no idea he had died.  She assured Nancy they would immediately resize the ring … for free.

She has terrible days, bad days and decent days.  Today was a peaceful day and I am in awe that she is managing the huge number of sad tasks so well.   On Friday, we will all be together again in Columbus.

The back yard view

Front yard view across the street

Christmas garland