As I look out my snow-covered windows down the street this morning, it is completely white. Everyone is trying to dig out after seven to nine inches of new snow overnight. The wind is now starting up, so we will have some good drifts out here on the prairie. We already have some drifts in our backyard that are three to four feet deep. It's pretty to see how the wind sculpts the snow drifts. All area schools are closed, which is a good thing. A seventh grade boy from our youth group died suddenly yesterday as he was leaving school, so I think it will be good for some of his classmates and friends to have the day off. It's going to be a tough time for his family and friends, so I ask that you keep them in your prayers.