The Bragg Family Blog

The Bragg Family Blog

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The calm before the storm

The flakes have already begun to fall, but the real storm is on its way.  The snow storm, that is.  We never expected to see so much snow in Columbia, Missouri, but Mr. Winter has certainly shared his love.  We have seen lots of snow, esp while living in North Dakota, however we have never seen this much snowfall at one time. 

Two weeks ago we got 9.5 inches... I will post those pics soon.  Today, yes "today"... all in one day... they have predicted 18 inches of snow.  18 inches... you read it right!

I took these pics just before dark last night when all was calm.  I will post more snow pics tomorrow after the storm has passed.  They are ordering all to stay at home as we are under a blizzard warning, with white-out conditions expected.  And besides that - who can travel with 18 inches of snow on the ground?! 

Here is the back deck.  At this time, we had already received sleet and freezing rain.  Everything is covered in ice.



And here is the view from our front door looking out across the front yard.  There is still a lot of snow left from the last storm.


We are prepared... pantry and refrigerator are both overflowing... meds are filled... diapers are in full stock... and a new snow shovel has been purchased.  If we could have found a snow blower, it would have been ours.  Please pray for Russ' back. 

Although we are stuck in the house indefinitely, and it is extremely cold outside, it's kind of exciting as we do love the snow... it's another beautiful reminder of the work of the Lord. :) 

More pics to come...  And by the way... as calm as it was outside last night, I can't say it was that calm inside.  Lawson was diagnosed with the croup yesterday and the cable box in our living room went out last night meaning no T.V.  :(  T.V. is not a big deal to be honest, but 3 days in the house with no T.V. could be bad; I am not sure that I am that creative.  Russ thinks the box from the basement downstairs will work upstairs.  Crossing my fingers.  As to Lawson, he seems to be doing pretty good... that cough is just pitiful!!!!!

1 comment:

  1. i will say prayers for you - sick, snow, no tv. oh my - triple whammie. you are such a good mom with food, meds and diapers! you are prepared. hang in there - at least the internet is working.

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