BY THE HUSBAND of the year and his fearless son!
(Photo of the guys on one of their recent climbing trips).
This past Sunday, I was able to visit another congregation from our church (called a ward). Because it was a special Sunday for that ward and with my church assignment (calling) to work with our young singles in the area, I get to attend church with them on certain Sundays. Does that make sense? I hope so. (This coming Sunday I will visit 2 other congregations/wards).
Our weather forecast was for rain (lots) turning to snow later in the day. As it was raining buckets in the morning hours, I became a little worried about the chance of snow because that would mean the temperatures would have to drop and all of that rainwater on the roads would turn to ice. Ice and TX are not a good mix - unless the ice is in a cup or in the form of a block that is big enough to slide on down a hill.
As I drove across town for church, it became clearer to me that the forecast was correct; the weather was changing and becoming very cold and icy.
Once again, I had a little tinge of worry hit me.
My tires are a little bald, you see. I actually hate to admit that - but it's true. They really aren't in the best condition for driving on dry roads, let alone ice. So, that is why I was a little worried. As the time ticked by, the snow came down. I felt things would be okay but I still did not want to have to drive on those icy roads - especially alone.
When I came out of a meeting, I looked at all of that blowing snow and said to our friend, BT, "I'm worried about making it home, my tires are bald."
Just as I finished those words, I looked up and saw Jonathan and Smash standing in the hallway waiting for me. (They had been at church across town with our congregation).
They had driven across town to make sure I could make it home safely.
When I saw Jonathan there waiting for me, all I could say was, "And that would be why he is the best husband of the year!"
He drove ahead of me making nice tracks for me to drive in. Smash road along with me in Carlotta (my Mini). Smash also took photos with my phone as we road along together.
I must say I have never had 2 nicer escorts!
And here is a photo of Carlotta after we arrived home, wish we would have thought to take one before we left the parking lot (she was completely covered!).
She looks like she grew a beard, ha, ha.
And when we came home, the girls had dinner ready!
Wow! You guys really did get some snow!! (I love Carlotta's beard.)
Glad everyone made it home safely.
Posted by: Karen | January 15, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Smash had a blast!
Posted by: Jonathan | January 16, 2011 at 07:26 AM
I can't type well for the tears in my eyes. Yes, (and this sincerely is not a prideful comment from his mom), I can side with your statement: "Jonathan is the best husband of the year)!!
What a storm . . . what a blessing!!
Posted by: Grandma Joan | January 16, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Wait a minute, don't you live in Texas?? You look like you live in a winter wonderland. That's incredible!
Your men know exactly how to make you happy.
Posted by: Jill Shelley | January 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM
That is great! I hope that I can "groom" my husband so that he will do something similar for me one day. However, we do live in a state where we often see snow. So in a way he already is that way. He bought me a big vehicle that not only hold our kids but if in an accident we would all be able to walk away. It also has four wheel drive. I am so grateful for that because there are days where I wouldn't even get out of the driveway without it.
Posted by: Melanie | January 16, 2011 at 03:14 PM
I love the beard on your darling car! And I love her name! fun updates!
Posted by: Mindy | January 21, 2011 at 08:38 PM
What great men you have in your life. They truly love you. You really got hammered with snow. I love Carlotta's pic. She looks like she is trying to smile and show she loves the snow, but is really not appreciating it at all. Ha ha.
Posted by: Kim | January 24, 2011 at 09:38 AM