Sunday Scrapbook: Memorable Moments from the Week

 

This week has gone completely off-script in nearly every way. I think I could have said PLOT TWIST every day in my journal! Whew. As we start this new month, I am unsure of how it will unfold, but I AM sure I’m grateful for a faithful God and new mercies each morning.

                Here’s how the week actually went, which is far different from the plan!

Last Sunday was such a rarity in our world! The winter storm came with fury, and our church services were canceled. It was such an absolute gift to be able to sleep in on a Sunday morning, and we rested on the couch the entire day. We napped, watched movies, watched football, scrapbooked (that part was just me), and enjoyed being together. What a sweet day!

We were under a travel advisory RED on Monday, so I worked from home. I had such a good time working on all the projects at hand that I ended up working about 10 hours. (I am honestly more productive from home than anywhere else, most of the time!) Ryan did have to report to work, and I was sad to see him go, but happy to welcome him safely home at the end of the day.

We had a driveway-shoveling date this week. Wait. Is that not a thing? Ryan had worked so hard Sunday night (late) to shovel out most of the driveway, but it wasn’t all done, and we started hearing about more snow on the way, so we went out to try to clear the path before more snow arrived. I realize in this photo, I look like I am wearing a disguise, but I was really just trying to keep warm.

We were under a boil advisory most of the week, which was a new thing for us, and it was far more disruptive to our daily rhythms than we realized it would be. Partway through the week we had to try to thaw water bottles in Lexi's room by closing them in with a space heater. (We keep our house so cool they weren't thawing fast enough on their own!) 

By Thursday night, we were worn out from all the early morning workouts, keeping up with all the cold weather chores, and general life heaviness. We decided to watch some lighthearted TV and snuggle together on the couch, and I do think it was the best medicine.

Friday was a hard day in our world. My dad is sick and if you think of him and would be willing to pray for him, we would all sure appreciate that. Ryan and I went back and forth trying to help him and also Mom…and in the middle of it all, our friend showed up with coffee for us. I wanted to cry on the spot, partly because I needed coffee, but mostly because…that’s a giant hug, right there. Thanks for blessing us!!

We wrapped up our week yesterday by visiting my parents some more – and enjoying our annual date to the RV show. We don’t usually go on Saturday, and now I know why. SO BUSY!!!! But it was so fun to run into two different people we knew, and we found our favorite RV!

Here’s to a new week and month!