October snow

Thursday, October 12, 2006

By Jim Van Wingerden

A mom called today and asked if the snowy view she saw on the Calvin Webcam was a joke.  It’s not.  It’s snowing in Grand Rapids today.  An unusually early snow. 

I’ve been feeling a bit negligent and have been wanting to find some time to write something for the FMW blog this week.  It’s been a busy few weeks with preparations for Family Weekend and the October meeting of the Parent Council next weekend.  Now as I look at the view from my window it occurs to me that this image will have to suffice as my contribution this week.  A picture is worth a thousand words.

We’re praying for warmer weather next weekend for Family Weekend.  Rest assured that we’ll have a great weekend for Calvin parents and families regardless of the weather.

There’s a saying here in Michigan.  “If you don’t like the weather just wait around for 5 minutes--it’s likely to change.”

Hard to believe that I mowed my lawn three days ago.  There’s at least one benefit of an early snow:

My lawn and my yard look just as good as my neighbor’s today.  And with very little effort on my part.

Hope to see you soon at Family Weekend!

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