For the last two weeks, snow has been falling off and on in Nome and we have a nice 4-5 inch layer of snow on the ground. David got the 26 year-old snow-blower fixed up and running just in time for the increasing snow. I am always amazed at what David does in ministry with his engineering mind & background. Nome is so beautiful, but slippery. I am working on picking out some snowshoes to order so that I can get out in the deep snow and really get some good outdoor exercise with the dogs.
In the meantime, I am working on a lifelong journey of trying to get in good physical shape. I have been going to the Nome Rec Center with David (when I can motivate him to get out of bed before 6:00 am) and Fawn (my favorite neighbor). They are good accountability partners - we are all in the Step by Step Program together - being intentional about exercise, working toward good health by trying to get in at least 10,000 steps each day. I have also been going to the local pool in an attempt to get in shape. I like to go to water aerobics on Saturdays - perhaps in the new year I will go on Mondays & Wednesdays as well. Being in relatively good shape helps when one all of a sudden finds themselves slipping on the ice. This happened to me last week, in fact. Luckily, every time I find myself falling, I have slipped in the most graceful ways. Amazing!
Our dogs seem to be enjoying the snow and stay out longer than I would expect. Gracie wears her coat because her hair is really too short to adequately keep her warm. Sere loves rolling around in the snow. The kids in the neighborhood continue to want to play with Sere & Gracie in the yard when they can. Sere & Gracie have been good evangelists - attracting kids to church. There is something to be said for using all of the resources you have for ministry. Sere & Gracie have been blessings to us in so many ways. They brought David & I together and now they are attracting kids to church. The Spirit moves and it's amazing to see this wonder!
