The Wilkes Team

Excitement was high in our home Saturday morning as our  family awoke to heavily falling snow and over 7 accumulated inches. During the morning hours, we watched in awe as snow fell at the rate of 2 inches per hour making for the largest snowstorm on record in Virginia for the month of December since recording began in 1870. But while bitter cold temperatures awaited outside, warmth and joy abounded inside.

Snowstorms seem to be the perfect time for a pancake breakfast and this one was no different! Plans for the day had changed but the wonderful thing was that we were all together. The comment was made that it felt like we were on vacation.

And the vacation continued as concerted and willing effort was put into preparing Christmas gifts, compiling Dad’s calendars, and working on the Christmas gift baskets. Much was accomplished prior to going out into the snow later Saturday evening. Over 20 inches of snow had blanketed our yard and vehicles making for a thrilling whole family snow shoveling experience.

Though many roads were still covered by snow, several families ventured out and made it to church the next day. We had a memorable day of worship and fellowship, ending with a time of Christmas caroling.

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