Kindness...

We had our second snow day of the year on Wednesday. They were predicting snow (8-12 inches for us) with ice/sleet followed by rain. It seems the storm took a turn. We ended up with 5 inches of snow and the rain. Tony came over to plow our driveway and our neighbor, Mike shoveled our walks. I took care of the back deck and made sure the track on the roof was clear so the water could run off. This was a bit exhaustive as it involved hanging out of a bedroom and bathroom windows with a shovel in hand. I am sure I looked crazy, but I have to do what I have to do. Anyway, we awoke on Thursday to a very icy driveway. I had thrown some ice melt on the steps when we woke up at 5:30, so they were fine, but the rest was icy. Evidently, some kind soul is looking out for us. I arrived home to a huge container of kitty litter on my steps. I soon discovered it wasn't kitty litter, but treated sand. Someone had taken the time to spread some out on my driveway as well. It was definitely such a kind and thoughtful gesture. I assumed it was our contractor friend, thinking maybe he had stopped by to check the snow on the roof. I looked at the caller ID and saw he called. I returned his call only to find out that he was calling to check on us and tell me he was stopping by today. Again, such kindness. Although our family is far away (and yes, they offer repeatedly to come out and help to which I decline), we have come to realize through this experience that we are not alone. We have met such fantastic people who are generous and willing to do whatever we ask of them. It is a great feeling. I feel truly blessed.
On a side note, Claire and I spent the day in our jammies, playing, watching the snow plows, reading books and baking cupcakes to bring to her friends on Thursday. It was a good day.