When we left Greenville the it was 40 degrees. When we pulled into our driveway it was 1. Overnight the temperature continued to drop to a brutal minus ten. Today it is minus 13 with wind chill factors into the minus 30s. To say the least, life has come to a grinding halt even for seasoned Northerners. It is painful to walk outside.
In spite of that we had great services yesterday and remarkably good attendance. Uncle John and Aunt Lois were our guests from Saturday evening on. In fact, they rolled into our driveway a mere 30 minutes after we ended our 8 week trip. Thankfully, our house was warm and Jane Cook had prepared a delicious meal for us to enjoy with them in our own home. Jennie's parents and Sperlings came by to see Corban, so the Hutchinsons got exposed to some of Jennie's family right away.
He spoke in the Sunday School hour and in the evening service. Frontline Missions International is very interesting. I think he was well received. I know that they seemed to very much enjoy the day. We ate lunch at the Olive Garden and spent a couple of hours there.
It is very good to be back. The cold is so brutal that school has been called off and people are hunkering down. We have so many things that we have to do in town, but it is dangerous to take a baby out in this weather so Ruth is coming over in a few minutes to watch Corban and Patience while we do important errands.
One thing we have to do is buy a new water heater. Ours is dying fast.
5 comments:
Brrrr! I am so glad that we are in Bordeaux!!! That sounds so cold. Keep those kids warm.
We miss you all down here. We got used to life with you guys around. Glad you had a good Sunday.
What super people you have in your church. I read that sentence about Uncle John & Aunt Lois arriving only 30 minutes after you had arrived home and my stomach jumped to my throat. Then I read the next sentence about Jane Cook having a warm meal prepared for all of you, and I immediately breathed a long, hearty sigh of relief for Jennie. ;-)
What a bunch of wimps. Cancelled school? It's not even 20 below!
Poor Isabelle had to take the bus alone in this weather. We made the bus wait for her instead of the other way around, though. The cold is unbearable. 7 minutes exposure maximum, they said.
I am currently in Lincoln, NE, where it is a balmy 13 above.
Well we don't have it quite that bad, but we haven't seen temps above 20 for a couple of weeks. The wind-chill has be -10 most mornings. Why am I in Vermont?
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