February 5, 2007 @ 7:18 am | Filed under: Friends

If you have been reading my blog for long – and especially if you take time to read some of the conversations in the comments section – then you will recognize Carey’s name. You may be surprised to learn that Carey and I have never met IRL (in real life.) Instead, Carey was one of the gracious people who jumped on board the Saving Grace blog train last fall.

Since then she has been one of my most loyal readers and has become a genuine friend that I cherish. Carey is usually the first one to ask about my word count at the end of each week. To be honest, some weeks, the only thing that keeps me glued to my desk chair is the knowledge that she’ll be asking…and I don’t want to disappoint!

Well, I received this picture from Carey yesterday. Folks, can you say SNOW?

Here in North Texas we get excited at the sight of anything white – be it snow, ice, or – as the case usually is – something in between. If we get up to an inch or more, we’re virtually snow-bound until The Great Thaw. So I sat in awe yesterday, staring at this amazingly beautiful picture of upstate New York. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Carey, I know you truly know the meaning of the word "snowbound" and – with four children, I know you’re probably ready to be released into the elements again. But, in the meantime, thank you so much for the beautiful reminder of what winter REALLY looks like!