Dear Family and Friends,

...and the snow is falling once again in Fargo. Because of that, my Red Cross Shelter Supervisor has decided that we will be staying at the shelter until the roads are less dangerous. I'm on the 7pm-7am shift so once I get out there tonight, there's no telling when I'll get back to the hotel.  Wouldn't you know, my scheduled day off is Tuesday but I'll be sleeping during the day in some far off classroom of the high school so it won't make much difference! My cell does not work at the shelter, so I won't be in contact while I'm there unless I can talk someone in to letting me use their computer. Yesterday, many of our original clients moved out to other shelters that better suited their needs. I hated to see some of them go. I'm pretty tired, feeling like I'm in a fog, but since I just started this late shift, I'm hoping my body will adjust to the change. Last night I walked around the high school shelter and could hear the soft sound of breathing and snoring coming from various nooks and crannies of the high school as the Red Cross volunteers, soldiers, fire fighters, paramedics and law enforcement office rested their tired bodies on any available surface they could find a spot to sleep after a hard and full day's work. Again, I can say I am so honored to be a part of such an effort here in Fargo, ND. Thank you so much for your supportive emails. When I don't have a cell that works in Casselton, I feel so out of touch then when I get back to the hotel, it is so heart warming to find your messages. Believe me, it makes such a difference.

Hugs to all,

Patty