Thursday Thawing

Today is Thursday.  But the events of the day can't be found on my Cozi calendar.  This is not a typical day.  Today, many businesses are closed.  Additionally, several schools are closed across the state of Alabama.  You see, Tuesday, the South was taken by surprise when a huge winter storm came our way.  What was forecast as a "light" dusting of snow turned out to be what so many have deemed, the Snowpocalypse.

Hundreds of motorists were stuck in their cars overnight as they frantically raced to pick up loved ones from schools, daycares, and other locations.  One of my friends spent the night in her car because what started out as a routine drive home from work quickly transformed into an unsolicited invitation to a gridlocked interstate.  And, two days later, some people are still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. 

Instead of pointing fingers, as so many people have chosen to do.  I instead want to take a moment to thank God for keeping my friends and family safe.  I spent much of Tuesday and Wednesday calling and texting to check on friends and family members. Despite their circumstances, everyone I talked to was in good spirits.  I am thankful to be surrounded by such positive people of faith. 

Now that I know that everyone is safe, warm, and reconnected with their loved ones, I can now look out on the white blanket of snow that covers my lawn and smile.  It's not very often that we see snow here in Alabama!