Windy weekend

Mark and I heard a loud crash yesterday morning as we waited in the truck (in the garage) for Tim and Christina to come out for church. I thought maybe Tim was moving some things outside, because we'd had strong winds--and Tim got up at 5 am to move some Styrofoam insulation inside. When we opened the garage door and backed out, we saw that the cover of Mark's pickup bed had blown off--landing right in front of the front tires, flat on the ground.

We were thankful that Mark wasn't driving when this flew off--it could have been devastating! Many homes were without power for a time in the Twin Cities yesterday--and all we had to worry about was recovering our garbage/recycling cans that had blown down a hill. (Also, Tim secured our awning and cranked it up so it wouldn't keep flapping in the wind.

We left for church, where our whole family went in front of our church to light the Advent candle of Joy. Our reading was from Luke--the story of the birth of Elizabeth and Zechariah and the birth of John. It was wonderful to be in a warm, safe place surrounded by Christian friends, as our family read the Scripture. Christina read of Christmas memories and lit the candle.

Today, it's still breezy but not like yesterday, when the winds howled from early morning to late at night. I'm going to try to wrap packages and get to the post office. The wind may not be strong today, but I hope to be propelled by the wind of the Holy Spirit--remembering Jesus as I hurry about all the tasks we give ourselves at this season. As I huff and puff through my to-do list, I want to take time to breathe in the Breath of Life and remember what--and Who--is really important.

Till next time,


Suzi