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Snow

3/31/2012

11 Comments

 
On October 29th 2011 it snowed.  I took Zoë (just 7 days old) to the windows, and showed her the snow.  It was Zeppo's birthday.

On January 28th 2012 it snowed.  The day of Zoë's Benefit Dinner thrown for her in my home town by very dear friends.

On February 23rd 2012 it tried to snow, but only sleeted.  It was the day of Zoë's surgery.

On March 31st 2012 it snowed.  And Zoë is home.

It could all be coincidence that it has snowed on these very special days.  Perhaps it was Zoë's doing.  Or maybe Nature saying, "Hey Zoë."  Maybe because she was in surgery for 14+ hours she did not have the power to make it snow...so we only got sleet.  Who knows.  Maybe I am just a desperate mother looking for a connection to the life in my arms, and the world around me.

What I do know is that I love snow.  I know that most people hate the snow.  But for me I have always loved it.  Maybe because I was born in January, or because I am from New England.  But snow days have always and will forever be some of the best days.

What a snow day to me is, is a day that Nature says to us, "Hey you, slow down.  Take a break.  Have a day off.  Warm up indoors with a friend.  Catch a cool breath of air in your lungs and feel alive.  Catch a flake on your tong and laugh.  Call up friends and play outside.  Hug your loved ones to keep you warm."

Most people bitch.  I go out and drive in it.  I love that feeling when you cannot tell if you are moving as your headlights cut threw the dark and snow.  Or how it looks like you are traveling in space between the stars.  I love how the flakes when dry float over the windshield, and when wet stick there in a big splat until the wipers wipe them away.  I love the feeling of the car sliding, and how I with out thinking I can ride out the slide, and pull back into lane.  I love going to parking lots, and doing donuts (even though you are not supposed to).  I love that when I first got my license I brought my little brother with me and let him drive in the snow at the middle school parking lot...and we did our best not to hit the poles, and miraculously we did not!

So you have to shovel.  Tough.  It is a great work out.

So you are cold.  Good.  Go and find a warm place, and appreciate that you have a warm place to go to when so many don't.

So you are late to work, an appointment, or it changed your plans.  Well at least you have plans to make, and appointments to be at.  Just call ahead, reschedule, relax...really it is not a big deal.

Snow days are to be treasured, especially by those who are lucky enough to get them...just think of all of the people out there who don't get to experience the full range of seasons.  I think it a shame.  As the seasons turn I cannot wait for the next one.  Especially when Fall hits, and I know right around the corner is winter...and snow.

This post is brought to you by the calming effects of a world quieted by snow, and the amplification of nature that it so generously provides.

Love and Hugs!
11 Comments
julie
3/31/2012 01:11:23 am

WHO DOES NOT LOVE SNOW???? THEY MUST BE CRAZY? STAY COZY TODAY MOMMA :)...HUGS N SMOOCHEZ TO ALL!

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Ann Allen link
3/31/2012 01:28:38 am

Laura you are one super special person and mommy. I don,t really know you but I love you alot. God will guide you through this I am sure. Love to you all Ann

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K
3/31/2012 05:45:30 am

Laura you are an amazing woman and most of all mother! I wish there were more positive,loving people in this world like you

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Carrie Desrocher
3/31/2012 05:45:52 am

well said!

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Judy Ebersole
3/31/2012 07:34:44 am

Laura I love snow also. My favorite seasons are fall and winter. I never looked at snow before like you just did but I sure will from now on. I love it when it first falls and is all nice and white and I love to blow it. I use to go walk in the snow .

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Ellen
3/31/2012 09:11:57 am

Laura I agree with you!!! Love the seasons change!! and every time it snows I will now think of Zoe!! Love to all!!

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Desiree
3/31/2012 10:44:14 am

So, I "was" a person who wasnt a big fan of the snow......I will now look at snow as a sign of baby Zoe........and not a slushy mess. You Laura are an amazing person. Thats all I can say as I sit here with my eyes filling up with tears thinking of you and your family......xoxo from one mom to another...

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Pam Venini
3/31/2012 01:51:30 pm

Again.. Your writings amaze me ... You actually made me like / love snow !!!! I've never been a fan of it, but never really bitched about it either.. Now .. again...You have made me look at thing differently !!! ♥

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Carrie Bell
4/3/2012 12:00:27 am

I reposted:

Cathy's Creations: In Loving Memory of Zoë Faye Young

creationscathys.blogspot.com

and it started to Hail within a few minutes for a few minutes.

Bless you Young Family

Carrie Bell

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Heather Rotondi
4/3/2012 01:47:14 pm

Laura,

Your post about snow brought me to tears. I loved every word and believe that you are totally right! I hope that you and Zeppo take your vacation to Alaska and enjoy the our beautiful world and know that Zoe is with you.
Heather Rotondi, RN Zoe's night nurse on 7South.

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www.landscapinginminneapolis.com link
10/3/2012 05:43:49 pm

Hates off to you Laura. I really appreciate your positive attitude and fighting spirit, your writing never show any pain but it always reflects 'HOPE'. I can't say in words, what I feel for you. You are a motivation for the families fighting with Cancer.
Keep writing and sharing the positive thoughts. all the best.
Love you.

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The Zoë Faye Foundation's mission is to provide support and assistance to children diagnosed with Malignant Rhabdoid Tumors, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors, and Non-CNS Extrarenal Rhabdoid Tumors, and their families; provide pathways to information, financial relief, and raise awareness for rare pediatric cancers, and funds for researchers who focus on Rhabdoid Tumors and related cancers with the hopes of achieving a cure.