Cold

It was 5 degrees yesterday morning when I woke up, and -3 degrees this morning. Winter is back. Except for doing chores, I don't spend very much time outdoors in these temperatures. If the sun is shining and the wind is calm, the cold is tolerable. If there are problems like frozen waterers or tractors that don't start, then it gets rough.

Farming is the most dangerous profession in the state of Illinois. As farmers, we are aware of that, but despite our respect for the dangers around us, accidents still happen occasionally.
This week a neighboring farmer (who also is a double 2nd cousin, friend, and brother in Christ), got his foot caught in a grain auger. I won't share the painful and gruesome details, but he lost all of his toes and part of the foot. He remained conscious, was able to call 911, and get himself out of the auger or it could have been much worse. We are all thankful and hope and pray for a quick recovery. It was another reminder how quickly accidents can happen and how dependant we are on the grace and mercy of God.

New Uncle Bill joke.

Question: Which do you think is more courageous, a stump or a rock?

Answer: The rock - because he is a little boulder!

He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? Psalm 147:17