Snowed in...almost!

Woke up this morning to almost a foot of snow! We actually didn't realize that it has snowed that much. It did look like a lot of snow, don't get me wrong, but it didn't seem like 12 inches. Bryan went out and shoveled the side walk, and informed me that there was a ton of snow out there, and that underneath it was ice, that was turning to slush. YUM!

We got dressed and headed out to church. Not to many people on the roads this morning, but we made it up the hill with no problem. I commented to Bryan that there was sure a lot of people out on a Sunday morning shoveling their side walks and drive ways. We must have seen 10-15 families out side working on shoveling on our way to Church. When we arrived at the church building, I quickly noticed that there was not to many people there, and we were already running late.

We got inside the building and found a seat. The Bishop got up shortly after that and informed us that we would be only taking of the Sacrament and then we would be excused from church to head home and get our homes ready for the storm. WOW! Bryan and I looked at each other. We took the sacrament and then were excused to head home. As we drove home I really began looking around and realized just how much snow was really on the ground. And there was a lot!

After arriving home I turned on the TV and the news about this storm was on every major channel. Many accidents, and people stuck in their homes because of the snow. As well as the snow starting to melt and causing flooding on the freeway and other major streets. WOW! is all I can say.

It has not stopped snowing yet. Wonder what the final snow fall will be?

I did have one thing to share though today about being at church. We did sing a song before the Sacrament was being passed around, and this Hymn was one I flipped too after we were done singing, and I was waiting for the bread to be passed down our row.

I wanted to share the words with you all because it touched me today.

When Faith Endures #128

I will not doubt,
I will not fear;
God's love and strength are always near.

He promised gift helps me to find
an inner strength and peace of mind.

I give the Father willingly
My trust, my prayers, humility.

His Spirit guides; his love assures
that fear departs when faith endures.

Text by Naomi W. Randall 1908-2001
Music by Stephen M. Jones