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I drew up my feet as close as I could get them to the rest of my body. Millie and I had cuddled together under a heap of blankets all night like two puppies sharing their warmth. Millie crawled out first and I snuggled for a moment in the warmth she left behind. The night before, I had piled my chore clothes together close to the bed so I could grab them and scurry downstairs before frostbite set in.

We were being held captive by a ruthless cold snap that brought the entire state to its knee...