This morning I woke up before Nick had to go to work, but only by a few minutes. So, I saw him off to work, and then he called me while he walked. I ate oatmeal for breakfast and tried to stay under the covers.
I eventually made myself get up and start re-packing my Reggio stuff AGAIN...but this time I thought about warmth and stuff and repacked accordingly. So, now I am all set on things to be packed and such! I still have a few things to wash, but I will do that tomorrow night. I also got some of the "little things" together that I need to take.
After I did this, I spent some time working on my "South" lesson so that I can finish it up this week and the first day or so that I am back in March! I am excited because when I get back we will finish this and then do ALABAMA FOOTBALL!!!!
So this morning while I was working I started listening to a looong playlist of Chris Tomlin songs on youtube and it is just so great to listen to worship music; it was much needed as well. I had a great time of just praying and worshiping. God is so good, and even though being cold is tough, He is with me, and nothing reaches me without going through His hands; even the things that are "minor" in the grand scheme of life. However, my fingers and feet aching are not minor to me.
So, I worked and then Nick got home. I was struggling with needing to get dressed to go to the store for some turkey or something. However, when I finally did get up and out, it was WARMER outside than in my apartment. So, I went to the grocery store to get turkey and possibly other things. The guy misunderstood me and only gave me 100 grams of turkey, but I didn't say anything. I inquired about a cheese, but it didnt sound very good. However I did have the courage to ask, so that is half the battle these days! Nick was on the phone with me most of the time, but we have a habit of putting each other "in our pockets" when we are paying or ordering and such. Anyway, so then I headed home to eat. We ate lunch while on the phone/skype. I love my Italian lunches. They are so yummy!
After this, Nick went to school for his extra lessons and I worked on lessons. I also worked on blogs, and just had stuff to take care of. During this time I became SOO cold in the apartment that I was crying! Just on time, Nick called. I felt bad, but I was already crying and hurting; therefore, he got the brunt of it! He was so kind and sweet about it. At the time I was up stretching my muscles and trying to move around to get a bit warmer, but it was no use. My hands and feet were already hurting too much, and I was slightly shivering. Ughhh this is NOT cool! I tried to get warm, but I eventually had to turn the heat on for like 45 minutes. I sat by the radiator, and I felt so much better when I was warm! I never thought being warm would be a luxury!I spent some of this time talking to Ms. Baker, which was nice! She is so sweet and encouraging! I am so grateful for people like that in my life!!!
So, I got in the bed, under the 5 layers on my bed (sheet, blanket from home, two delta blankets, and a big thick blanket), and was still crying because I was so cold and my hands/feet were hurting. My fingers were aching like WHOA! I eventually had a late dinner; made pasta. WHen I went to wash the dishes, in luke warm water, my hands had been so cold that the water burned them. My hands were red and hurting for a while. This sucks!
Here is what I have decided based on this experience: Next winter, when I am in the U.S., I am going to make it a point to buy some heaters and take them to people who need them! I am feeling so bad knowing that there are people who consistently deal with this! I am in genuine pain (fingers and feet), but there are people who do not know what it is like to have central heat/heat at all. THere are people like this in my own hometown. Therefore, I want to do this. I want those reading this to consider doing this now...while it is still winter at home. Read this blog, and do not feel sorry for me, but rather go out and help someone who cannot afford to help themselves. Buy a small heater; even if it only warms them while they sleep or something. Even as I took a shower tonight (with the heat on), and I was purple (literally), I was convicted about how this is NOT my norm, but it is someone's. There are children who are cold...so goo...goooooo buy them some heat! Please and thank you!
I did blow dry my hair because Sofia is not here and I used her hairdryer. SO, at least I did not go to bed with wet hair! It was cold to go to sleep...but I suppose I'll live!
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