I’ve been home here in the northwest, without cable and reliable internet for a few months now. It’s taken some adjusting, forcing me out of habits and especially my comfort zones. With the local library, a $10 antenna, new cell device, changing my cell service carrier and careful timing, it’s working – at least until the landscape melts. I’m not gonna lie, I miss spending hours a week interacting with my family, friends and fellow bloggers on line.
And with the exceptionally hard winter I’ve taken some hits. Falls, colds, joint aches, some tendinitis, bursitis on top of my new, stylish gait from fracturing my coccyx (Hey! I got to say it again). At one point I considered what being trapped in an avalanche felt like. The next morning I realized I was complaining, aloud, actually whining at my mirror, “Really? Aren’t we done with this crazy cold yet?”
Was it me I recall saying, “I adore the four equal seasons here. Just about the time we wonder if the heat or the cold will ever let up, Bam! it does?” Yeah. I said it. Often. Coming home to the old, familiar climate that suits me best was what I looked forward to most. Not. This. Winter.
“Do everything without complaining and arguing,”*
Convicted, I was more determined to 1) stop whining, and then look for new ways to get through challenges. As I groaned zipping my jeans I thought about eating better. I’m kinda big on eating well, so this would take more than merely adjusting my diet.
I began by turning off the TV, radio, Kindle, CDs, setting aside books, newspapers and all other distractions at mealtime and while dining. Immediately I not only spared myself the smells and waste from scorching or burning my food while multitasking, but I honestly became more fully aware of my many blessings. I enjoy the challenges of “saving” a recipe, but not needing to is way better.
After a few days I noticed I ate less and enjoy food more. Soon, my jeans fit more comfortably again; remarkable after weeks without power walks and workouts while I heal. Okay, that’s mostly to avoid treacherous snowbanks, snow and ice avalanching from the rooftops.
We’re not actually snowbound – now. Despite dark, overcast skies for days on end, the sun teases now and then lighting up the sparkling, pastoral scenery surrounding me. Life is indeed beautiful. After months of frozen white everywhere I’m determined to enjoy the beautiful quiet. And be very ready for spring.
Excuse me a minute while I check the furnace wood stove.
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
*Philippians 2:3 (NLT)
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That AVALANCH title made me worry! Glad it’s not about what i thought it was.
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Gotcha 😉
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I still prefer the seasons, I’ve tried the endless summer thing in Queensland, Australia – (doesn’t work for me). But yours is somewhat harsher than an English winter I suspect.
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I agree Barbara. I lived in Arizona. I know about long seasons. 😉 Every time I relocate I seem to bring exceptional weather with me. => This year was no exception.
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That is long time to be away from the net.
I think shortly someone will announce awards for being away from the net.
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Shiva
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With limited access I’m learning to juggle between devices and be more flexible. Does that make me contender, Shiva?
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Yes of course no doubt about that. That’s part of life and the new way of living. We have to now understand better, the younger generation seems to take a faster pace, and we cannot afford to lag behind. Isn’t? Roo!🤔🙄😋😀😍
Shiva
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You are amazing and have a lot of stamina.
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God certainly provides!
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You’ve had a tough winter, no doubt about it. If only we could swap days like we swap photographs! I would gladly share a warm winter day from my collection in NC for a very snowy day in your area. I might even offer you two days. After that I might begin to whine. Would I have to chop wood?
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LOL! Only if you want to, Anne. I actually enjoy it, but the bum arm makes it a chore (and seems to take forever). Still in all, life could be worse ❤
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