Winter Wonderland

A couple days after my last post, a huge snowstorm hit Maine, and I went into hibernation mode.  Thus, few photo opportunities or blog-worthy events have taken place since.  However, once all the snow was cleared and I stopped my bitter pity party, we have quite enjoyed getting to know Maine a little better!

The day of the snowstorm, Andee, being the good husband that he is, dragged me out into the storm so that we could "get a photo for the blog".  Whoa!  I finally understood the hatred he feels for me whenever I make him pose for a photo, as the snow, cold, and wind chill were too much for me, and I was barely able to muster a smile for the one photo we managed to snap.  Although I look pretty miserable, I'm posting the picture anyways because of the intense effort that went into getting it!

Since Old Orchard Beach is a bit of a Ghost Town in the winter, we have taken to going out for dinners with some of the Med students!  It's warm, delicious, and really fun to get out of the apartment for the evening!  And they have Tim Hortons!!

On some of the nicer days when the sun was shining and the wind chill was low, I thought it would be fun to get a couple pictures of the large mounds of snow that have developed beside the beach!  It still throws me off to see snow, beach, and ocean all at the same time!

Some great Maine news - we found a church!  It is very similar to C4 at home, and everyone is extremely friendly!  Gotta love Maine for that!  I am joining a couple Bible Studies, one of which I started this week, and am really enjoying getting back into the Word and re-submitting my life to Christ.  Seemingly such a small thing, but nothing brings more Joy than the Love and Grace of Jesus!  It is amazing to see him already starting to transform my outlook towards the move to Maine, and that there is always a reason for the places we are and the people we encounter!  God is Good!

Some more great news!   There is another UMHS Wife living in our condo complex!  God is Good!  As soon as the indoor pool re-opens in the beginning of March, it will be just like St. Kitts!  On an exceptionally mild day this week, Amber, Tate (her little son) and myself went for a walk along the beach!  With the warm sun shining, the beautiful ocean in view, and the interesting combination of snow and sand on our boots, I was all smiles!

On that note, I am really looking forward to my Mom and Auntie Anne coming to visit in just under 2 weeks!  I am excited to finally enjoy some Maine Seafood, as well as some much needed love from home!  Bring on February!