Snow at the beginning of October? Yes! Snow at the beginning of October!
The weather has been pretty gloomy, I haven’t seen the sun for over 10 days. It all started with rain. Rain that caused a swimming pool in the yard then it froze leading to ice and snow.
Don’t get me wrong, I really like snow but I prefer snow when the sun is out as well. As I mentioned, it’s been very gloomy, dark and I would even describe it as depressing. Snow, snow, snow and more snow, hey! Let is snow! Let it snow! Let is sno-oh-o!
Winter is not here yet, I refuse to accept that! I’m a strong believer of Fall, a time for pumpkin pie, turkey, stuffing and fresh veggies. This year the fresh veggies are a bit different, we have sweet carrots (because they froze), frozen tomatoes and potatoes that are still in the garden because we can’t get them under all that snow.
Fall is also a great reminder to be thankful as we just celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving. What do I have that I can share with others? What am I thankful for?
I’m thankful for my experience in the north, I keep learning so much and it’s been a great opportunity to strengthen my faith and to share my faith with others. This experience has taught me to have complete trust in God and acknowledge that He will provide what is needed. So many times I had doubts but God always puts the right people on my path. Thank you God for being so awesome.
As much as I say it’s gloomy I do have to say that I can appreciate the snow, it’s brought much joy to the young people who made snowmen, forts and had snowball fights. And it even made me laugh at one point when my mom quoted this very famous movie and said Do you want to build a snowman? (typical grandma, quoting movies for kids)
I’m thankful for people encouraging me to change, we’re called to always change. As Matthew Kelly says Become the best version of yourself. I don’t want to be the same person as I was yesterday but I want to more in love with God, I want to accept myself better and keep on fulfilling my purpose. Thanks for the encouragement as it’s been bringing my joy and peace.
I’m thankful for my family because they love me. I can ask for their help, their guidance and they cook for me when I visit. (I’m hungry). Thank you God for my family.
I’m thankful for the beauty in nature. I’m blessed to be in north and actually have trees around. Have you ever went out for a jog or a hike and noticed all the beauty around us? This is beauty we take for granted. Thank you God for sharing your beauty in nature with us.
What are you thankful for?
My Catholic Living 🙂
i can already say that i’m jealous because of the cold weather you have! It’s still 85-90 degrees here! I want beanie and jacket weather!
To answer your question, however, i’m thankful for my friends, family, to be able to make people laugh, and all of the experiences that i’ve been able to enjoy. 🙂
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85-90!?!? How do you not just melt?
I was thinking more about this question and I’m also thankful for clean water, a warm house and for laugher. Life would be so boring without laughter. Peace yo 🙂
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Mosquitoes are still out in North Carolina… I swept away debris from the hurricane today and stirred up a million mosquitoes. It would be great to get some snow (or at least cold temperatures) to kill them off. But all God’s creatures have a purpose, right? 🙂
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Oh mosquitoes, I don’t miss those little buggers (hehe I said a pun). Are they still around? Did you finish cleaning the mess from the hurricane?
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They’re still here because it’s still 80 degrees! Fortunately the temperature is dropping this weekend… hopefully enough to get rid of them. The hurricane mess is pretty much cleared up now.
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I’m glad you’re ok, that was a big hurricane. I’ll send you some of my cool air. Stay cool 😎
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Please enjoy the cool weather!! Today was still 99 – way too hot, especially for the fall.
I am thankful for the health of my children. And, for my family. 😁
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How are you still alive in that weather? It’s 37 but all the snow has melted. It’s like the weather is weird all over norther America.
I told you were a good mom…you’re thankful for your children’s health 😛 *giggle giggle*
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Haha – my Novena to St. Jude prayer intention is for what I consider a lost cause – more patience. 😂
And, I don’t know how I am alive in this weather. Since it’s our first fall here, I don’t know if this is typical mid-October weather.
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Bahaha! I feel like we could be great friends! I’m sure you’re thankful for air conditioning as well (and if you don’t have it then maybe thankful for shopping malls with free air conditioning)
On the bright side, the hot weather will make you sweat and clean out your pores! (I’m trying to find positivity in that warm weather but I’m badly failing).
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Haha! I am thankful for air conditioning and fans! And, for our house situated so it doesn’t get too hot!
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Hi celine how are you
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Hey Paula! I’m pretty good, thanks for asking. Currently on my way back home (was at my parents for the weekend) and now we’re at a pit stop for a short walking break. Thank goodness for free wifi. How are you?
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