2.11.2013

cabin fever...

if you live in an area where the winters are cold and icy,  you know what I mean

the wind has been blowing so hard the past 12 hours, you'd think spring was here...but the wind chill is about 14* they say right now

we are thick with school, and everything else that comes with being indoors for a few months...the sounds of cards being shuffled, book pages turnings, and the kettle whistle blow to a serenade of the piano are most often heard on the weekends to pass the time

 this cabin fever makes or breaks a family

though the children would much rather be outdoors building snowmen, the rain the follows the snowstorms prevents that from happening...but we are grateful for the moisture any way we can get it (even though it does make for a slippery gravel driveway with all that ice!)

Ah, the wind blows like she has a temper, like she too is tired of being cold

soon enough the warm air will blow...so I better start planning my garden and starting seed indoors like my mom has started I'm sure....

this week is broken up a bit, and the blessings of the ashes are on Wednesday to mark our eternal reminder that we are but ashes, that we come from the earth

what a beautiful thing

what a beautiful thing this cabin fever does to my soul, giving it rest, and those around me more rest

the toil we will endure soon enough will need all the strength we can gather
xo+blessings,


 

13 comments:

  1. UnknownMonday, February 11, 2013

    Anne Marie I have been following your blog for sometime now and you have inspired me in every aspect of my life, from wife, mother, catholic, homesteader, homemaker and even my blog has been affected by you!!! I have changed my blog completely to talk about living according to seasons. I love your post about cabin fever and I am asking you to please write me a guest post about either winter or spring. My readers will love to read your poeticle writing.

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    1. Anne MarieMonday, February 11, 2013

      I have been trying to access your blog since you left blogger Solange, and it keeps coming up 'no access'....

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    2. UnknownMonday, February 11, 2013

      Hmmm try www.shaggysheephome.com

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  2. JuliaMonday, February 11, 2013

    Goodness, we were all feeling the same way around here, and now we have 50 degree weather! I agree that it is so nice to have a season of rest...and time to get some good schooling in. I have been planning my garden, too. Isn't it fun to think about warm Spring days and the smell of the earth warming? I am sooo ready!

    Have a blessed day... and first week of Lent. Can you believe it is already that time of the year?

    ~Julia

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    1. Anne MarieMonday, February 11, 2013

      I didn't get a chance to bake that cake of yours (darn)...and yes, I am excited to think of warmth

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  3. Blondie's JournalMonday, February 11, 2013

    I do love the slow pace of winter, but I am starting to long for warm sunny days. We are having the gusty wind here, too, of course. It's a little unsettling but should be over by 4:00 I hear.

    Have a good week, Anne Marie.

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. TammyMonday, February 11, 2013

    So true I live in a cold icy world right now and at times we have cabin fever but the rest is needed and is good have a blessed day

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  5. GeliMonday, February 11, 2013

    Hello AnneMarie! I know what you mean.... Here in Bavaria it is also very cold and we have a lot of snow! But spring will come ... You will see! Have a happy time with your family! With love, Geli

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  6. AnonymousMonday, February 11, 2013

    Its windy and cold here too in Nebraska. I'm so ready for a warm bright day...I know it's near so I try to be patient and enjoy the time inside. Another night by the fire.......

    Have a lovely evening!
    Sarah

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  7. SLRMonday, February 11, 2013

    don't i know all about the cabin fever here! ;) the snow and wind are good to cozy up to loved ones, but i am longing to be outside and pick blueberries from my bushes. soon...just 3 months or so!
    stay warm + happy.
    :)

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  8. LindaTuesday, February 12, 2013

    Hi Anne Marie,

    Living in Montreal, Canada, I know exactly what you mean. Love these snow photos!

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  9. CrossnoteWednesday, February 13, 2013

    such encouraging words..and beautiful pictures. I grew
    up in New England and now live in California and the
    most winter we get is a little bit of frost which we are
    experiencing every morning. I miss the snow and cold winters
    and more then ever the chance to slow down and the resting time
    a good cold winter provides. By the way, I think
    you would really enjoy the blog 'Roller Mill Farms' if you are
    not already aware of it.
    Corinne

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  10. Homemaker AngMonday, February 18, 2013

    we have officially hit "cabin fever"... Ugh... But so thankful to be home and resting during these last days before spring when the work sets in :) Our birds are sounding spring like outside! so excited about what is to come and we have a June farm wedding for our oldest daughter right here! xo hang in there during cabin fever and we will too!

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