A Deep Freeze

Well, winter has arrived in Calgary! This is the second Sunday in a row with snow, snow, snow. The snow started last Sunday during church. It wasn't forecasted, so we were taken by surprise. I sat in a Sunday School class and watched the snow falling outside. The fresh fallen snow is beautiful and the untouched snow always reminds me of God's beauty and purity! Thankfully, it wasn't terribly cold last weekend. Boy, has that changed! Another winter storm hit Friday and I actually left work early. I knew I better get home when I could, as my car had been giving me problems. I will have to get winter tires! It's these times when I have to ask God to remind me of the calling He has placed on my life to be here...

The snow came and came and came, as well as falling temps. Calgary hasn't seen this much snow in awhile, especially in December. It will definitely be a White Christmas here! The temps have been sitting at -25C/-15F or lower and that's not counting a much lower windchill!! Brrrrr....
Needless to say that I have been hibernating all weekend, though I did venture out for church with the couple I am staying with. I am hoping my car cranks in the morning! It is to be bitterly cold for a few more days.

Poated above are a few photos of the beautiful snow covered trees outside the office. The trees were just beautiful one morning! The sun wasn't fully up yet, so it made for an even prettier sight.

Speaking of snow, how crazy that parts of the Southern US had snow last week! I couldn't believe it when my folks called and told me. Mom headed for work, but had to turn around. That's two snowfalls in less than a year! Dad said, "I think we must be in Canada."

FYI: You know it's extremely cold when you walk outside and your nose hairs freeze!