Tag Archives: storms

In Preparations

I’m sitting here watching the newscasters talk about the approaching weather front while ever so often glancing out the window at the dark sky. This one could be mean, or not. Obviously I’m hoping for the – or not. They … Continue reading

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I Want to be Like

It is pouring rain at this moment. Coming down to the point where seeing across the yard is difficult and giving the woods out back an ominous appearance. Small rivers of water are washing across the yard pushing before it … Continue reading

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I Really Don’t Want to, But I Will

My son has an adventure coming up later on this month. This adventure requires me to once again take him to the airport. Have I mentioned how desperately I despise doing this? It isn’t the going to the airport so … Continue reading

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My Morning After The Storm Called Ian

Yesterday was a day filled with possibilities and a strong potential for bad. While sadly there were many areas that were hit hard, I am thankful that we were not. The first miracle yesterday was my son managing to leave … Continue reading

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Fear Not the Coming Storm

Something I do not ordinarily do. Not publicly anyway. I am asking for prayers for my son for safe travels as he is on his way to Alabama for the weekend. Yes, he is dragging that camper. As long as … Continue reading

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Preparations For What Is Coming

Signs of the storm’s coming arrival are here. The winds have picked up causing the trees to sway crazily. The roof of the house is being bombed by acorns. Earlier it sounded as if someone was tap dancing up there. … Continue reading

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I’m Awake, Am I Awake? Early Morning Storm

I was comfortable, somewhere between that awake and asleep state. That point where your conscious is trying to tell your subconscious that you are about to be rudely awakened. By an angry dog growling. A very terrified Molly was trying … Continue reading

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March Twenty-third Rain and Other Delays

I can deal with this. My main hope is that it stays this and nothing worse. But, the threat is there. I awoke this morning to a gentle rain. Letting the dogs outside I could tell that it had been … Continue reading

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March Twelfth; Fear

There is no shame. I knew it was going to happen the minute I saw the weather report. Warnings of severe storms that would come through during the night, left me knowing what was to come, and it was more … Continue reading

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Day Forty-eight; Footnotes Not Fear, But Love

The winds are really picking up. The wind chimes on my front porch are playing madly and Molly is trying to hide under my desk. I finally got up and closed the door to outside so she couldn’t hear the … Continue reading

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