Major Snowstorm coming to Chicago -- expecting 18" according to weather reports!

I guess we are getting a blizzard coming our way, according to weather reports. It's supposed to be heavy snowfall starting Tuesday afternoon, continuing through early Wednesday afternoon. Direct quote from the National Weather Service:

"A BLIZZARD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITIES. THIS CAN LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS AND MAKE TRAVEL VERY DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING. ACCUMULATIONS... SNOW ACCUMULATIONS IN EXCESS OF A FOOT ARE EXPECTED OVER MUCH OF THE WATCH AREA FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. LOCALIZED TOTALS IN EXCESS OF 18 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE"

This is the time I wish I had a fireplace....that is definitely on my list for the next piece of property I buy.

Stay Safe and Warm, All!!

Only 5 more days until I get my cast off!

So, its been almost 5 weeks I've had this cast on. Boy, is it getting heavy! I have learned a couple things being limited in what I can do (not being able to drive, walk long distances or stand for long periods of time). At first, I was angry at myself and then at God because I was limited in what I could do (especially when I was on crutches for 2 weeks, with no weight bearing on the broken ankle) and for the loss of my freedom, so to speak. I was stuck in the house, having to rely on others to help me out by driving me around, getting up and down the stairs, grocery shop for me, etc. What a pain to have to ask for help!

Actually, since those first couple of weeks, I am realizing that I have been given the opportunity to learn to accept my circumstances, rely on others, (everyone has really been so willing to help!) and to allow myself to feel my anger and let it go. As the saying goes, God is doing for me what I could not do for myself. The lesson was presented and I was open to learning it.  Next time, I hope God helps me learn life's lessons without having to have a broken ankle!!