Snow, Snow and Yes, Even More Snow

We got dumped on yesterday and it continued through the the night. Reports show more snow going into tonight and all day tomorrow. We've already seen 45 cm of snow in the last 36 hours. Usually we get to ease into winter. A little here, a little more there. Not this year. We had one snowfall a few weeks back but it melted within a day. This stuff falling outside my window will probably not melt until spring. Mind you, we have had some strange winters where ski resorts were closed and we had a very green Christmas. But those years are few and not nearly as much fun.



Sometime I wonder if I should move to British Columbia (or even Australia). I like snow but it makes me anxious. Even if I am inside, cozy, warm and safe, I worry about what's happening on the roads. I worry about my husband who has to drive or friends and family who have not learned to stay off the roads on days like these. I learned 8 years ago not to trust Mother Nature and we are still paying the price.

The first snowfall is always the worst for me but as winter progresses I usually get more relaxed. Every year I receive the same chorus of teasing "What the heck do you think? This IS Canada" or "This is not that bad!" These remarks are down right insulting for someone like me who has been through what I have been through. Some people just don't get it and probably won't until they have been through my worst nightmare but I wouldn't wish that upon anyone.




I grew up south of here where we never got close to the amount of snow we get up here. Sometimes I wish I could move back just so I won't be reminded of that bad winter I had 8 years ago. But I have to move on and be strong for my family. I don't want my kids to see how terrified I am.



The snow is very beautiful though and I try to enjoy it while it's here. It will melt soon enough and I will be back to my regular self.