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Snowflakes & Thoughtful Thanks
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Snowflakes & Thoughtful Thanks |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Snowflakes & Thoughtful Thanks What arbor vitae that did not shatter after bowing to icy weights are now allowing blue sky moments between snowflake flurries… but only two inches of white today. So far. Today, quietude reigned in solitary gift wrapping, this one from grandpa and grandma, these will be from Santa and/or Mrs. Claus, and even the elves helped to gift. ~*~ It was only twelve days ago from the loss of warm currents streaming through lines when the ice storms cracked limbs and took life lines away; when the first two days were layered with hope with battery powered radios saying to check the website for updates… a Get Real comment escaped chapped lips accompanied by some powerful expletives, once or twice, but He listened, anyway. He probably even understood. After all, He had given up so much more. ~*~ It was some 144 hours with promises in-between which might have scattered lesser strains, while we watched the thermometer drop, when some out-of-state southerners arrived [who had lived through worse… for after all, it was only 38 degrees indoors] before power was restored. It was as if on the seventh day, there was light. An early Christmas. But the southern boys did mention that it was a little nippy outside. I haven’t yet mentioned the number of times we thanked those boys from the south. Even if they hadn’t worked our streets, we stopped when we saw out-of-state trucks... Thank you! ~*~ From another window, now, today, these weary eyes espy stark reminders of overwhelmed trees. Even our scampering, pampered squirrels have relocated, such as their nests indicate, as if they know that our thirty-plus-foot grandeur just outside my west window will not again see spring, glorious in her silky green. ~*~ I won’t cry. I won’t cry. It’s only a tree… a living, gift giving reflection of others’ past lives. The bitter icy pain known only for long moments was not near enough for such a reaction, even if my sensitivities speak differently. We were fortunate, even more than some. Six days of bitter cold was not as bitter as some know daily, even now. We were not flooded out. We did not undergo a conflagration. We did not lose anything in an earthquake. There was no hurricane. We were, ultimately, most fortunate. And when the lights returned it felt like Christmas. ~*~ © krj 12-22-07 In our neck of the woods, it seems this will be a white Christmas this year. Remember to bring the joy of your fortune to those who may have less. A sidenote: Sporadic power was almost immediately restored to some of our neighbors within eyesight…we were glad that their children were warm; we were grateful that our elderly neighbors within our area found lodging; family and friends came together; we were grateful that our own grandchildren and families were not without power over 12 hours in time. We happen to live in an all-electric area. Go figure. We stayed where we were, in our own home, to help keep an eye on the neighborhood, to care for our dog, for there was no room at the inns, literally. And by today’s codes, no barns were available, either. A generator kept us as safe as safe could be. It was a long moment that I doubt we will forget, and truthfully, am glad that I went through it, because indeed, it brought me closer to my own writings. Our elderly dog Abby learned to enjoy being blanketed with love...and quilts.  Merry Christmas, Everyone! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
38 degrees inside your home?!? Oh, the chill of it all! At least you were able to illume it with your radiant Light, dear Sun!!! Karilea, I cannot adequately express the extent to which I have been affected by your trying experience, your grace of acceptance, your appreciation of what you do have, your compassion for others, and your Christmas blessings of good will.   With love & CHRIST-mas Light, Linda   |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
The power glitched here too..had to use the battery operated fan to keep the room cool...glad the ocean was so close, could run down for a dip ever hour or so...(kidding...it is freezing here too..down to 60 I think..) enjoyed you here ms sun, M/C babe!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
merry christmas  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....Lovely, as are you! Merry Christmas!  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Beautiful! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! ARCTIC WIND |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Yes mam you are a survivor. With that attitude any Christmas is Merry! Peace.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
Take heart in the renewal! Good to hear from you. ~glider~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
It's quite an adventure, especially for children ... ice storms, tornados, snow storms ... whatever the cause, once the power is lost, we're left to fend for ourselves, while trying to help those less fortunate. Pulling together not only means helping friends and family, but even stretches all the way out of province/state or even country, to lend that helping hand ... over the years, Ontario has been blessed with that helping hand from Michigan Hydro as well as New York and we've always jumped at the chance to return the favor. ~ Enjoyed your writing and the memories you brought back. ~ Merry Christmas |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
May you and yours have a very blessed Christmas Karilea. Heart hugs~Nancy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gosh, this brings back memories of hurricane Ivan back in September 2004...how there were power trucks from as far off as New York coming to help us...they rolled in here in convoys like they were ready for battle! I understood why they have basements in Kansas and now I understand why they have fireplaces Merry Christmas mama K, hope you are all staying warm and cozy |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Merry Christmas, Karilea... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
May you have a most happy Christmas and a grand (and warm!) new year, Karilea! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Karilea, I am impressed by your story here. Such a long time, it truly was like diving into a long gone past. But how beautiful is your gratitude! Conscious Christmas feeling, no doubt. Love and warm hugs. Margherita |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sister K, my warm thoughts were with you during and after that storm. I'm afraid Mother Nature is finally taking revenge for a long list of our miscreant behaviors. May the next Year be more gentle to you and yours. hugs, Kacy |
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Tears-of-Sanity Member
since 2007-09-05
Posts 121Kingdom Hearts |
Wonderful story... I like it Tears of Sanity~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Merry Christmas Karilea. hugs to warm you |
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Clang Member
since 2005-12-15
Posts 222 |
What a sweet baby you have there. I'm glad you made it through and shared this with us. Quirks make us interesting! |
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SouthernJustice Member
since 2007-12-15
Posts 159 |
Merry CHRIST-mas YEAR ROUND. "SJ" |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
I hearken back to the year of '96 the great blizzard. I can sympathize with you here... i have seen my share of blizzards, hurricanes, and fires, as well as the people who fixed everything up for us when we needed their help. God bless them.... for all eternity... |
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