As I write this week's blog, last week sent a major snow storm with misery to millions, including deaths and more than a quarter-million homes without power. Now Texas is in the path of a major snow storm that will also affect much of the south from Arkansas and Tennessee all the way to Virginia.
Out west California is suffering from fires justly described as having Armageddon proportions. I'm not sure how or if I can suggest a story for the survivors. I will start looking, but for now this Michigander will talk about snow. It's a fact of life here in the mitten-shaped state.
The book is aimed at young children for Sunday School, but it isn't limited to there. With much of the country blanketed in snow, it seems especially timely. It also tells in a way that fits its young audience without being "preachy." After the story I'll offer possible follow-up discussion. There's also one pet peeve I would change in the story, the use of the word "lame." Too frequently it's used today in ways that do not reflect its original meaning of impaired walking. I would suggest saying something like Mrs. Maloney had difficulty walking.
