Our ice is gone but many are freezing, still!

We are so blessed to be free from the ice. The picture on the blog today is the last of our ice. It was beautiful, but treacherous to so many in the state who still have it. Our temperature stayed above freezing enough that the warm rain we got today melted off all our ice. It’s still a mess in OKC and Tulsa, as well as many other places in the state. I think their roads may be clear, but without power, they are really suffering. We feel so blessed and pray for power for those who are without. They are predicting snow this weekend, and the folks without heat sure don’t need snow. God works in mysterious ways, though. I can only imagine that people with heat will invite the people without heat to bundle in with them. Wouldn’t that make sense? I think we need to have closer communities and this kind of storm just might be what it takes to pull people together. I pray that it will be true. I’m such a dreamer, but someone has to dream; how else could dreams come true?

We went to have my blood tested today and it was lower than it’s ever been. I think that’s normal, though. It’s what chemo does, besides kill cancer. This is where I will be in my cycle after my next treatment when we are in Branson with the kids. So, I’m taking my mask and sending Don to buy some for the kids tomorrow. If anyone is sniffling or sneezing then they’ll get to play doctor with me that week. I’ll be careful, but I’m so looking forward to seeing them! I am scheduled to have it tested again next week, so we’ll be able to tell if it’s going in the right direction. I think I may ask the doctor to write a prescription for me for an antibiotic in case I get something while I’m gone. Then I will be ready. I didn’t ask the doctor why he wanted me to have my blood tested this week and next; I’m just following instructions. I think he’s just keeping an eye on me.

Enjoy this season and time with your families. Travel safely, stay healthy and thank our Father! I love you.