2009 will be a Christmas to remember, or maybe one to forget what lies behind... if it ever is behind enough to forget!
Kansas City had a snow blizzard Christmas Eve day... It was still snowing last night-Saturday. The first blizzrd actually wound its way around in a circle and came back to us again yesterday, although it never really stopped snowing for long in-between. We had 7-10 inches of snow, with snow drifts well over 2 feet. Our porch was covered with snow up to the door step. And our neighbors had snow up to their front doorknob!
In spite of this, we had a great time with our daughters and families. Since both girls live here close by we were able to have dinner, and opened our presents on Christmas Eve, a family tradition. It was fun watching our grandsons open all of their presents and getting so excited!
After they left, and we were on our way to bed, Harlas said, I think it's cold in here, I'm going to turn the heat up. Only our thermostat said EE. (What in the world does that mean? Our manual made no reference to it.) In essence, we had no heat. We called our heating guy on Christmas morning (and his birthday, no less) and he came out and told us we need a new furnace! So, we have been without regular heat since Christmas Eve. Supposedly we are getting a new furnace tomorrow, but since he doesn't take charge cards, we have to arrange financing first thing, and still get a furnace delivered and installed.
But this Christmas is still giving.... Last night, with all the snow on the roof, our roof started leaking! We have high vaulted ceilings, and the leak has now stopped, but has torn away a huge chunk of plaster. And of course the leak is above the stairs going down to the garage and ground level, (we live in a tri-level), so it is almost completely inaccessible to the ceiling...with the bottom of the stairs being the furthest distance from the ceiling. And there is nothing to be done until spring, probably, when someone might be able to get to the roof.
More snow is predicted on Wednesday, with no weather above freezing in the imminent future. I think this is one Christmas I'd rather forget than remember.
But I have remembered to be thankful! We have electricity, and are using space heaters during the day, and heating with our gas oven, and have plenty of food, and our family for moral support and cheering up! Other than being cold and wearing 3 layers of clothing, we are all doing just fine!
Here's hoping all your Christmas celebrations were full of fun and family!
Sharon
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