I think this looks very Lael-like. For those of you who remember The Frontiersman’s Daughter, I’m thinking of that beloved character and her cabin in the Kentucke woods as the snow falls today. I woke up early (thankfully not to milk the cow or gather wood!) but to move our car down the hill by the gate. It’s nearly impossible to climb this hill in the best of weather so down the hill I went in the dark, long before sunrise. As I trudged back up toward the tiny lights of the cabin in my bathrobe and boots, I felt like I was caught in a snowglobe:) Didn’t mind the cold a bit!
And so here I sit, working by the fireplace and watching the snow fall. On the page of this new novel, I’m smack in the middle of Virginia, 1776, and it’s June! But what I’d really like is to write a snow scene:)
Hope you’re snug wherever you are today.
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You really need to keep that shot for your 2016 Christmas card. Lovely!!! Hope you found the seasoned wood you were looking for. Stay warm.
We went for a long walk down the road today to talk to a woodcutter neighbor only to find he wasn’t home once we got there! Not your adventurous five miles but it was really pretty and not too cold out:) Here’s hoping I get to go on a milk run before the blizzard hits. I might not see you again till spring!
p.s. love that Christmas card idea:)
I am laughing as I read this because I can vision you driving your vehicle down your drive and then trying to walk back up in the dark! It’s hard enough during the day! I have no words. lol 🙂
You would have REALLY laughed if you could have witnessed it from the snowbank, lol! I lost traction all the way up and might as well have been barefoot! SLICK! Serves me right for waiting till the wee small hours to move that vehicle;) I hope you’ve had a good snow day and got to stay in. You sure deserve a break!
So happy you were blessed with snow, dear Laura!! I am “snowed in” also – we have at least 4+ inches and could be getting much more on Fri., as you mentioned. I’ve been sitting in my recliner, in front of the window-blanket-covered, reading, tea nearby – and looking at the snow most of the afternoon. I made a run to the pharmacies & Wal-mart yesterday for any needed groceries, meds, and other essentials.
Such a sweet boy your Paul is – I loved reading your post about his praying for everything (hmmm, wonder who he gets that from, lol?). So glad he has been able to realize the power of prayer through his new puppy and sled – just as you have yours with that beautiful cabin, and the snow!!
Hope you’ve been able to secure your needed firewood – love the vision of your writing before your cabin fireplace, while ensconced by that beautiful while snow. The snow brings with it such a spiritual awareness. I’m so excited your next novel will include Daniel – one of my fave people also, and then a future one about George – oh, joy!!
Thought I’d tell you about something a church friend of mine (from the Gatlinburg area) is in love with, she lives on a mountaintop there. “Yaktrax”: she uses them to hike from her cabin to her car, which she always parks at the foot of the mountain when they have bad weather. You can get them on Amazon, better hurry and order so you have them for this weekend (that is, if you have Amazon Prime)!!
Love, hugs, and prayers – Laura!!
Bonnie, Love catching up with you this way. I know JUST the recliner and can imagine you in your beautiful condo with that lovely view you have out those French doors:) Being inside in a snowstorm safe and warm is truly a blessing in more ways than I can write here. This cabin is indeed incredibly picturesque in snow. Beautifully said about that spiritual awareness. Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
THANK YOU for the Yaktrax idea! I have been lamenting I don’t have snowshoes here which are among my favorite things. I am off to Amazon to order! Since I’m on Prime maybe they will come before all this melts. If not, next snow, Lord willing. You’re a gem!!
Thx for the kind words about Paul, too. I hope his prayerfulness holds true as he grows. He’s such a great kid and I’m so proud and blessed he’s my son.
What a lovely picture–both of your cabin and imagining you sitting in front of the fire writing another wonderful book. 🙂
I’m so jealous!
Well, Anne, I’ve been playing in the snow more than writing the past couple of days:) Seeing the long range forecast for 60 degrees next weekend makes me realize just how precious the white stuff is! As much as I love TX I think I would miss the snow though you’ve had your share of wacky weather! Bless you for being here. You’re always a bright spot!
Looking forward to being snowed in this weekend. Husband is the designated “playing in the snow parent” so I can stay inside and bake or drink coffee or read!
You put a bug in my ear to visit Lael. Thank you!
Cindy, I was thinking of you and your wee ones, wondering how much snow you have this Saturday when all is said and done, and imagining your wee ones glee and delight! Drinking coffee and reading are two of my favorite things only I’ve been making A LOT of hot chocolate!!
Thrilled you got your snow! Our neighbor last year just kept revving his van for all it was worth on his hill. My hubby had to take sand and help him a bit before he ever made it. We haven’t had as much snow/ice this year. Enjoy as it looks gorgeous! 🙂
Your beautiful snow video inspired me to take one of my own:) Only I don’t know how to share it as I’m so cyber unsavvy! We are loving our almost 2 feet. No plows in sight so we are going to be snowbound for a bit. However, the forecast says it will rise to 60 degrees by next weekend if you can believe that! 🙂
Weren’t you really cold in your bathrobe?? Wow, that looks like a heavy snowstorm.
What’s the title of you new book?
Romans 10:8-13
John 3:16-21
Love the Scripture, Nancy. Bless you for sharing that. Actually, that big furry bathrobe is like a fur coat and I wasn’t cold at all! But it’s quite pink so won’t pass for a bonafide fur even if it feels like one! The snow is so high now it fills my boots! The title of my new book is still being decided. My publisher picks them usually so I wait with baited breath to hear. I promise to share it with you as soon as they give me the green light. I do hope it’s a keeper!
Wish we have a cabin like yours. It does seem like Lael’s cabin, sure wish that Captain Jack were sharing it with her and she didn’t run off to Scotland with that olde Scottish Doctor…. But wait she didn’t marry him, Captain Jack shows up in the nick of time and she runs off with him into the Wilderness to search for her father. And we all lived happily ever after now that Lael and CJ are finally together. THE END…. And yet I still read your books and am eagerly awaiting the next one.
Blessings
JT
Dear JT, You sure make me smile:) You make me want to dig that sequel up and publish it! CJ is never far from die-hard fans minds:) This author included! Bless you for wanting to read on!
Beautiful view of your mountain cabin, Laura! Wish we had some of that snow in the Atlanta area.
I also wanted to see if you received the email I sent you earlier in the week, Laura. The address I have is lauran@tfon.com
Hi dear Carole! I just got your email and am in the process of writing back! Have not been online much of late due so am a bit tardy. Thanks so much for your gracious words here and there! The email you have is the right one, yes. I have relatives in the Atlanta area and they are wishing for snow but this big storm seems to have swung east. Glad I can share some cabin photos with you:) Please look for an email shortly!
Beautiful!!!Worked in Montgomery, Al. today & we got snow this afternoon:)! I walked outside & twirled.Lol & called the kids to get outside to look.Heard from my best friends in Huntsville & Chatanooga & was told are shut down. I envy you being snug as a bug in a rug in a beautiful cabin & surrounded by snow:)I can see how you would feel like Lael. By the way, re-reading “The Mistress of Tall Acre” & was wondering will there be an audio version? Planning to purchase the audio version of The Frontier’s Daughter when we treck back up to Boise in about 2 weeks:) Hope you are well & warm……………Angela
Dear Angela,
So glad my southern friend got snow too! 🙂 Your kiddos must have loved it! Thrilled you’re back inside Tall Acre’s walls with the Ogilvys! There will be an audio version in future though I’m not certain about dates yet. So happy you want to revisit Lael in audio. The narrator is incredible and I hope you love her, too! Prayers and thoughts with you as you travel to beautiful Boise. Till we meet again!