Sunday, October 21

Greetings from cold and snowy Alaska.  We awoke this morning to -3 and it is currently 24.

There hasn't been much going on here this week, just the usual routine, with the exception of car problems.

It snowed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and there were flurries on Thursday and Friday.  I survived with my Oklahoma driving skills. (Pictures will follow). The only problem. Friday, I stopped for my weekly tea at my favorite little shop and when I got in my car to leave, my car wouldn't start.  The car was not recognizing the key fob (either one).  So, on Saturday the car was towed and hopefully the dealership can get the car running again this week.

Since, I really don't have much information, I will simply share snow pictures from this week.

Have a blessed week.  Miss and love you all.

Sally & Richard

Trees behind our house

This lamps are on the patio

Beside the house

Behind the house

So far, Charlie loves the snow

Walking to take the trash out

Sunday, October 14 Snow

It Is Getting Cold

I can't believe two weeks have passed since I last wrote.  I'm not really sure there is a lot to write about, but here goes.

Things are well here.  We have snow today.  Not much, just a light dusting on the ground, but more is expected this week.  We did have ice one morning this past week and while I am used to driving on ice, I will admit I was a little nervous.  Since the days are shorter, I go to work in the DARK and it was difficult to determine if it was ice or not.  While it is getting cold, it still isn't OKLAHOMA cold.  NO WIND.  The temperature this morning was 17 and I had on a sweater and gloves.  There was actually a lady at church who was wearing flip flops.  This afternoon we went walking and the temperature was upper twenties and while it was cold it wasn't miserable. The coldest was my face.  We are taking heed all the advice to get out while we can.

Richard is still plugging away at the hospital.  We didn't make it to Oklahoma this week, due to a lack of correct information from the Army and when it was finally figured out it was really too late to get tickets and it was past registration deadline.  Just means he will have to come to Oklahoma twice in the spring.

My job is still.....well....it's there.  I never thought I would miss having my own classroom and teaching as much as I do, but I do.  Most recently I have been a Chemistry, Life Science, Government, Spanish and special education aide.  I have also been working in the front office, which I will say is my favorite. I keep reminding myself that God has me there for a purpose.

Last night we had a progressive dinner with the SALT (senior adults living triumphantly - I think that's what it stands for - and while I don't feel like a senior, according to the age bracket for this group, I am...).  There were about 23 people.  It was a lot of fun, we met many new people and ate WAY too much, including MOOSE.  I will say it was good.

I have been attending a Beth Moore Bible study on the Book of James.  Wow, who knew there was so much information in the book of James.

Richard continues to play the drums with the Fairbanks Jazz Band.  He is a happy drummer.

For those who have been helping us pray, we do have a contract on our building.  It isn't really what we had hoped to receive from the sale, but it will be nice to be out from under that monthly expense.

Well that about sums it up for us here.  I don't want to ramble on, but did want you all to know we are still alive and well in Alaska.  We miss all of you and still plan to be home for Christmas, but haven't purchased our tickets yet.  YIKES...better get on that...

Till next time....Love you all...Be Blessed..

Sally

Snow Pics from this morning. - Having trouble with my computer.  I will post later...