Reason 742- to stay here...

Yes, for every reason to move, there is a reason to stay. Our friend Gail, came and dug us out with a bobcat. Men were driving these things all over town yesterday digging everyone out. It didn't matter if they knew you or not, they helped. The farmers are struggling to get to their animals, the animals can't find the hay to eat, gates are covered by snow drifts. And yet, more people, helping. Other farmers who can get to hay are driving tractors long distances to help their neighbor. As Gail finished our driveway he told me he met a new family Thursday night. I asked him where? He said, "at my house, Candy (Gail's wife) brought them home from the gas station. Apparently they were stranded and were able to make it to Villisca. They were asking where the hotel is. Most of you know, there isn't one anywhere close to town. And by that point all the roads were closed. So Gail says, they had four more people plus a dog. Amazing. People just open their homes here and take in strangers. I said that to Gail and he says, well it's always fun to meet new people. So there it is, in my moment of wanting to stay here, the very man who is making me want to stay tells me why we are going. God says to, and well, it's always fun to meet new people.




Reason 743- to leave...
This is snow we got last night. The bobcats are out growling again today...