Of all the days I chose to travel it was today.  Of course since October it has only snowed twice significantly (for here, meaning it covers the grass)….that is until today.

I set out early to go and meet a nun friend of mine in Warsaw, Indiana which is only about 100 miles away.  But suddenly the ice and the snow came, and time seemed to stand still.  And my hopes of arriving  mid-morning deteriorated into an early afternoon arrival.  It was not that much snow, but the ice and the wind made travel unbearable.  There were plenty of plows, but they didn’t drive that fast, nor did they move at all without long lines behind them.  And my worry was the fact that I was to be back to pick Ben up at 5.  Worry worry worry……  Had I gone on any other day prior to today, I would have had plenty of time.

In fact, I had hoped to get up to Goshen to visit my grandparents’ grave, as it was just a little under 20 miles further than Warsaw.  But with my experience heading up to my meeting, that could mean a couple of additional hours.

I have to confess I was a bit depressed about not having the time, but just as I was leaving Warsaw Amanda called.  She was still working, but she wanted me to know that Scott was off and was heading to pick up his brother.  Time would not be an issue, and in my thankfulness, distance or traffic would not be either.  I turned around and headed for Goshen.

As you can see, I made it.  The cemetery had not been plowed, but I didn’t care.  It was important to me to be there.

And my ride home, although extremely difficult, was very satisfying.  There was so much ice and wind that it was like driving a Zamboni, but it was worth it.  I think of my grandparents everyday, and my life would be far different without them in it.  And I am thankful my day turned out the way that it did.

All and all, despite the weather, this has been a great day.

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+