I know that I shouldn’t complain about any weather that is warmer then -15 when my Manitoba friends and family are thankful that it isn’t -50 anymore. However it has been raining here for the past 3 days. Last night we had a thunderstorm. Snow doesn’t really make you wet. If it is cold you put on a snow suit, toque, scarf, mitts, long underwear etc. It might take you half an hour to get ready to go outside, but you can get where ever you are going and be dry. Rain forces you to stay inside; if you don’t get wet by raindrops falling from above, then you are sure to get drenched by a muddy puddle on the side of the road, courtesy of a passing vehicle. I know there is no sympathy coming my way and that is fine. These thoughts are not new ones, I thought the same way when I was a pedestrian or cyclist in Winnipeg. The difference is that the rain starts in February in Massachusetts instead of May.
On a different note. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. For those of you who don’t follow the church calender it is now 6 weeks until Easter. Lowell was singing in the choir (making a better bass then baritone with his current cold), so L and I went to the evening service as well.
Here L is sporting his new ashes look and appearing quite pleased with life. Mom and Dad were moved though when L was marked. “Remember that thou art dust and to dust thou shall return” seems completely different when said over someone so innocent and new to this world.
People have been wondering if L is walking yet. Well if he was 5 inches shorter he probably would be because he sure realizes the value of having his 2 hands free. Now he “walks” everywhere he needs to go on his knees.
He is comfortable going down the stairs on his own now, hopefully walking on his feet won’t be too far behind.
may you enjoy a holy lent… 🙂