Some very cold weather.

Yes, the last few days we have experienced that winter is here. The temperature dropped down to zero or below the last two nights. And with the wind, especially on Sunday and Sunday night, the wind chill was more like 15 or so below zero. And so what happened on Sunday night! We had trouble with our propane gas line. At any rate the gas stopped coming through the feeder lines with enough pressure so all the furnaces, hot water heaters etc went off. The buildings were pretty cool by morning but fortunately the company was able to come immediately and get the gas flowing again. Of course such things usually only happen when it is very cold and usually at night.

This morning we had snow most of the morning. I took Father Anthony to Maryville for a doctor appointment and it was pretty difficult driving back. Sometimes it was difficult to see and other times there was quite a bit of snow on the ground.

Snow on Tuesday, December 16

This is an exciting week for the students as they finishing the first semester and will be leaving for home on Thursday, December 18. They will not have to return until the 11th of January.

We were happy to welcome home yesterday Brother Anselm and Brother Victor. They both attend school at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. It is good to have them home again for a few weeks.

Brother Anselm on the left and Brother Victor on the right.

With winter time here there is always concern as to whether or not our nursing staff will be able to get in for their regular hours. So far we have not had anyone calling in today but for the next few months we are sure to have some of that. When that happens for the night shift I myself sometimes have to go over and fill in as best I can.

Friday of this week at noon we have a special Christmas luncheon for our employees. It is one little way we can show our appreciation for all they do to help us in our apostolates.