Hello, we're trying to keep thawed out and warm in Denver. We've had our first taste of winter: we arrived in the middle of a blizzard and have had all the winter we want for the entire season. Fortunately we brought our heavy coats and boots with us but forgot gloves. Our boots are in the back of the truck but the padlock on the doors was frozen solid. I guess we won't wear out the boots any time soon that way. Ron bought a small can of de-icer and after about 3 hrs. we were able to get the lock off. By that time the sun had come out and the roads were all clear. So the boots stay in the back for now. We did learn to keep the lock off unless we have a load. The weather was so bad that our load was scheduled to land in Colorado Springs but was diverted to Denver, making us drive back to Denver, pick up and then drive back to south of Colorado Springs to deliver. The good part was that the day turned out to be really beautiful and sunny. Today is another great day for weather which is wonderful. We don't pick up our next load until Saturday and deliver in Texas on Sunday. I certainly hope it's a little warmer down there.
I read a great book last week---COURAGEOUS---and it was absolutely wonderful. I know it's a movie that is playing at the theaters right now but we don't get a chance to go to movies too often and trying to find a place to park this truck presents some challenges. We had the time last weekend but it was playing 38 miles away and that is a little too far to drive off-duty. The story was compelling and thought-provoking for any parent regardless how old our children are. The book brings all emotions to the surface (so does the movie according to my sister) and I sat with the Kleenex box next to me most of the time. It definitely is a MUST---book and/or movie---for everyone.
I'm a person that can't just sit while going down the road if I'm not driving. My hands must be doing something. I read books by the dozen, I've made 2 sets of gowns, bonnets and blankets for great-nieces, a great-nephew on the way to make a blanket for, placemats for our kitchen and now I'm undertaking something I've never attempted before. I'm knitting myself a pair of socks! If you've ever tried to make a pair you know what I'm going through. They will be great when they are done. At the rate I'm going they should be ready for NEXT winter! :) I've never used knitting needles so small nor yarn so thin. The pattern is a nice ribbed design, the yarn is self-striping and simple but I am having to use 4 double-tipped needles for the first time and I'm also teaching myself how to knit European style which is moving along faster than regular knitting with a more even tension on the yarn. I guess I just like a good challenge to keep my hands and mind busy while we cruise on down the road.
We've both had minor colds the past week or so and I'm asking for prayers for a healthy winter and safe travels for us this season. We're not sure when we'll be home (we've been out since the third week of September) and are hoping to get a load heading that way soon. Until next time . . . . . . . . . .
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