The Groundhog
I understand the groundhog (Phil) saw his shadow yesterday. Six more weeks of winter are expected. However, I believe if he does not see his shadow we still have six more weeks of winter. It is early February, so either prediction is probably true. In fact, in Colorado we have had snow as late as June. So does that mean 6 more months of winter?
Personally I think groundhog day is probably rooted in some northern climate drinking game tradition. Some group with not much to do and a few beers decide it would be fun to go out and find a hibernating rodent, wake him to see if he sees his shadow. So who thought that up? But it has become a tradition.
We like traditions, they are warm soup for the soul. (Not groundhog soup.) Traditions and ceremony work like anchors for us in the busy lives we lead.
Speaking of winter, I would like to ask people to pray for those who are without power and heat due to the ice storms or who are experiencing other hardships this winter.
I received prayer requests for the following people, if you would pray for them as well.
Barb T. – healing for her shoulder and surgery
Donny T. Jr – healing from headaches
Jenny – health and healing, peace in her spirit
Thank you, have a great week.
