Big Bear Big Storm
February 9th, 2010 by Karen Richardson, under Vacations. No Comments
In early 2010, Big Bear Lake, CA had a record snow storm. Along the coast of So Cal, many cities were pummeled with severe flooding. Big Bear was covered in at least five feet of snow. Some areas of Big Bear, like Moonridge, suffered more, but the entire community worked together to ease the suffering of others nearby.
I was initially troubled by the weather and sever conditions, but soon I felt secure in my new home town, Big Bear Lake, California. Chimney smoke peeked out of snow-covered roofs and gave me the hope I was looking for. These homes were definitely taking care of the people within them. My family and I are snuggled in the family room, reading books and chatting at night. And when the sun comes out in the morning, we ventured out on the street to look around.
I admit I was secretly terrified that we would all be stranded and trapped like the Donner Party but as we began to dig out of our driveway, I felt a ray of hope. And then I saw neighbors helping neighbors with their trapped vehicles. And as I walked to the end of my block to search for any evidence of plowed road, I passed smiling faces and welcoming waves. We asked each other if we needed anything and offered our open doors.
Then I returned to my cabin to face the fever with my family again only to find that we are becoming closer in this time and that we are paying more attention. We have wood and food. We have shelter. And where some might think our home is like a prison, I feel like I am on vacation every day.
We were definitely forging new memories together in our new environment. It was very special to me. It seemed like we did the same thing every day, but oddly enough it did not bother any of us too much. Well, maybe my teenager.
When I went to the grocery store, I saw a lot of frantic people who were visiting Big Bear for the snow. I am glad we live up here because the security of knowing the area definitely alleviated the stress of the entire situation. Hopefully, we will be able to prevail through any weather conditions in Big Bear.
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