On Wednesday evening Bonnie and I left the Jakob's to come home and pick up some items before going back there. The road conditions were pretty bad, but not as bad as Tuesday night had been. We were only a mile or so from Elk Cabins when I got too close to the plowed snow on the right side of the road. Once the wheel entered the snow the car was pulled to the right and off the road we went. We went down about an 8 foot embankment and just barely up the other side. The snow was so deep that I could not open the driver's side door. The doors on the passenger side could be opened, however. The car did not shut off, but just kept running. I watched the temperature gauge throughout our time in the snow and the motor never did over-heat. Almost immediately a couple of cars stopped to assist us but there was no way they could pull the car up the embankment. Both of them suggested calling Cobalt Car Clinic which has several tow vehicles. I called them about 6:00 and they got there around 7:15. While the tow truck operator pulled the car out of the ditch we sat in the back of the OPP squad car! The cop took our picture which we wanted to send to President Shields, but it didn't turn out real well as he had to take it from outside the car. We finally were able to leave the scene about 8:00. There is very little damage to the car. Nothing that can't wait till we get home to have fixed. And thankfully nothing happened to either of us.
Today we tried to see our friend Donna, but there is still a flu outbreak at the Nursing Home. Bonnie talked to her on the phone tonight and we are allowed to visit if we wear masks. We'll go see her tomorrow.
Also went to the Church today and took down the Christmas decorations. Bonnie put the Christmas decorations away in the apartment also. Valentine things will be coming out shortly I believe. (He didn't notice they are already out!!)
In the morning we are taking Margaret Villneff shopping with us. She doesn't get out much as their car is broken down. Norm, her husband, walks to work and their neighbors help them out as necessary. We volunteered for tomorrow though.
The funeral for Sister Jakob is set for Tuesday. The viewing is at 11:00, the service at 12:00, and a meal to follow at the Church. It is so sad to have lost such a dear friend. I hope Karl is able is cope okay. The gospel will help him do so.
Time for bed. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Love to all and good night brothers.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I enjoyed staying at the Jakob's. We slept on the couches in their family room. The three foster daughters are good most of the time and I had an "angel" come Thursday night to help me. A twelve-year-old girl who is also a foster child lives close by to the Jakob's. She called me and offered to help for the evening, while Bob reffed games at the HS in New Liskeard. She was patient and kind and helped two of the girls fold and straighten the clothes in their small dressers. We had some homemade soup for dinner and soon after the girls got ready for bed. She helped with all of it.
The night we slid off the road I counted at least 12 people who offered to help us. If the car had quit running I would have gladly let them--it was a cold night and we had to wait over an hour for help to arrive. The Lord truly blessed us.
And I ache for Sister Jakob. She was my first friend in the Branch. I miss her so much!!
The Valentine things will stay out until we leave in about 6 1/2 weeks. The time is flying by! There is much to do and many people to see before we leave!
Have a good night, everyone!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
In the Squad Car
The Ditch We Were In
Out of the ditch, but not on the road yet!
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