Blizzard!

While my intention is to let go of worrying altogether, I am not yet beyond worrying about some stuff! You’ve probably heard the expression “Worry is a prayer to the wrong god,” I prefer “Worry is an affirmation of what you DON’T want”! My new technique is, when I catch myself saying “What if (this, that, or the other undesirable thing) happens,” to switch instead to “What if everything goes beautifully?” “What if not only all is well, but a wonderful, fabulous outcome is going to come from this?” Yes—I love the “What if?” game when you turn it around from worry to imagining the wonderful things that can happen!

I’ve also been trying on something else today. I’ve been telling myself that “Everything always arranges itself to my benefit.” I figure if I adopt that as a mindset, it ought be quite powerful!

Anyway, it’s been quite the storm. Denver International Airport is closed (I’m SO glad my dad came early in the month!), and there have been many motorists stranded—they called out the National Guard to rescue people from Highway 36 between Boulder and Denver. I wish you could see our yard right now—the snow is drifted into some really bizarre formations. The photo below is out our front door across the porch late this afternoon, and it’s been snowing steadily since. Isn't the overhanging snow wondrous? It finally gave way and fell, but it was something to see!

I’ll probably take another picture when it’s daylight again and post it so you can see the “progress.” It is predicted that the snow will keep falling till early evening tomorrow. Fortunately, we have lots of food and no need to go anywhere. Rick has already planned to stay home from work again. Thank heavens for computers! Telecommuting is a real blessing at times like this. I have lots of blessings to be thankful for tonight. Lots.