All the romanticized ideas that I developed about Minnesota from being here this summer have now dissolved. Actually, they froze. It amazing the difference between knowing something and experiencing it. I knew that I got cold in Minnesota because people told me, and I can look it up on the weather channel. It’s not until you walk outside and feel the cold can you truly appreciate it. I have been here since Sunday night and it has been about 29-35 degrees as a high. The warmth and comfort of summer are long gone. The wild thing is that it gets as cold as 30 degrees below zero. I can’t fathom the reality of that. My hats off to all the Minnesotans who love this weather! I just looked out the window and there are flurries of snow falling, hooray! I will be here through Friday. I have appointments with three more churches in and around St. Paul. I praise God for His goodness and His faithfulness!
The Honeymoon is Over!
November 11th, 2008 · 6 Comments
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1 Melanie // Nov 11, 2008 at 11:56 am
When I stood in line to vote the lady behind me had lived in Montana for a few years. She said her breath would turn into ice crystals as she breathed outside because of the cold. If they did not “plug in” their car radiators at night (or even sometimes during the day) they would freeze up. She had to get towed one time from waiting at a stop light! You think maybe God is preparing you for Ukraine winters? Cambodia on the other hand is just the opposite – upper 90′s with humidity near 100%. He will work ALL things together for our good because we love Him and are called according to His purpose. Press on…
2 Levi Velasco // Nov 11, 2008 at 12:05 pm
hey, tania. a doze of reality never hurts! diane said you’d be coming back to chicago on friday. you are most welcome to stay with us. you’ll just have to bear meeting my wacky extended family on saturday. may the Lord protect you as you drive back to the windy city.
3 Corrine Davis // Nov 11, 2008 at 9:35 pm
You have come too far. Prepare yourself – I hope you have some warm clothes with you. Put a hat on your head. Hold on a little while longer. See you soon.
4 Carolyn R. O'Bryant // Nov 12, 2008 at 6:19 am
I have also experienced the cold weather in Minnesota. So bundle up!
Love Ya!
Carolyn
5 Dan Cook // Nov 12, 2008 at 11:41 am
I know what you mean about the winters Tania. Mary Kay and I spent 3 winters in St. Paul while attending Bethel. It is true, you do have to plug in your block heater for your car if you want it to turn over the next morning. If you can handle Minnesota weather, you’ll think you are in Florida when you get to Ukraine. It’s God’s “missionary training”
6 Latitia Greene // Nov 16, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Tania:
Your warm heart will see you through any cold situations — that and a warm coat, a hat and scarf, and some warm socks and boots! (By the time you read this, you will have moved on to your next destination — see, you endured MN!)
Love you,
Latitia
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