I’m in Chicago this week. What a week to come to Moody Founder’s Week! I’ve been numerous times before, but this is a unique week.
Each service is different than what I experience each Sunday now, serving in a more contemporary setting, but I love the Bible teaching and even the traditional worship. This conference is especially appealing to me these days, because I have a son who attends Moody Bible College. Nate is a sophomore here and studying to be a pastor. I love attending the events this week with him.
This week is unusual also, because I’m getting to experience the blizzard of 2011. It’s been an amazing day watching the city prepare, then watching the storm arrive. Many restaurants are closed, people are stranded on the roads for hours, and the visibility is near zero. I’ve never experienced a “whiteout” before now. Sadly, even as I type this, there are people calling into news programs who are stuck on Lake Shore Drive. Schools are closed tomorrow for the first time since 1999.
I’m safe in a hotel, and I’ve stocked up on some food to get me through a while, but pray for this city. It is snowing 2 to 3 inches per hour and supposed to snow throughout the night. It’s lightening and thundering, which seems weird during a snowstorm. They are comparing this storm to the storm of 1967. They have said this storm could be one of the top 3 or 4 snow storms in all history for the Chicago area. Wow! I’m concerned for people, but the adventuresome side of me is glad I’m here.
Are you ready for Summer? Do you have a snow/blizzard story to share?
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We are used to snow but a couple of years ago we had a storm that dropped about 20 inches on us. Storm ended Sunday morning and by Monday morning 90% of the streets were completely cleared. I get a chuckle when 6″ causes a city to shut down for 3-4 days, but I also know they font have the equipment or experience that we do.
It's amazing here to watch as they quickly clear streets here.
Founders Week! My husband, son, and Father-in-law have attended in previous years. What years did you attend Moody? It’s possible you and my husband were there at the same time.
I did not attend Moody, my son does now, but I've been a follower of founder's week for years.
Ron! In fact, all the 12 months here in my part of India is hot, hotter and hottest. There is no snowfall in my region till now from the known date of history. Due to this, I wary of sun shine. I love rain and snow fall. I wish I could see such snow fall. Have a safe and great time there. Thank you.
That's why you said you prefer rainy over sunny weather on the post a few days ago…
yes, I am ready. Just reading this remind me of my 8 weeks I just spent there this past summer. I miss being there exemley lots. I have been doing a lot of thinking about going back and join a mintery there but waiting to hear from God!! Have a Blessed Time and Be safe!!
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Yup, we are supposed to be getting the storm overnight. However where I'm at snow isn't a new thing, we're prepared for it like any other time. No school tomorrow though. I'm ready for the winter and more snow.
That's amazing that schools haven't been out here in Chicago since 1999. It's a big deal around here to close them
When I was an infant/toddler, Minnesota had snow that was almost up to my teenage sister's waist, she had to high step through the snow w/ my brother who was almost 5 at the time. What I enjoy about snow is my parents' place. They live in a dome house. The snow blows around the house leaving a "well" or "bowl" with the house in the middle, where you might be able to see some grass; then there's the ridge of that "well" and the snow then tapers down to follow the general contour of the yard. It's always fun to play in and lok at from inside the house. Also ice dams are not an issue as the shape of the house (like a soccer ball) allows for snow to fall off easily, without the backups that a traditional house has.
Your parent's place sounds awesome in the snow.
Be safe and enjoy!