I had a choice at the four way stop....go left, go right or go straight. I could see the storm over my shoulder. Three layers of deepening grays, one layer that ugly sort of grey green that you know means bad things. The radio blared out the weather alert just as I made the decision and durned on the blinker. I turned right and headed for home.
Brilliant, brave, tough girl....gonna outrun the storm that had just warranted the tornado sirens.
We just got internet back. This morning we had power....the rural homes did not. This afternoon....at some point, cellphones began working.
Yes, we're flooded.
Yes, it looks like a bomb site.
Yes, G-d took good care of me and I pulled into the garage just minutes before the rolling wall with three layers of power turned into a destructive force to be reckoned with.
We're contending with it, still.
Yes, it could have been worse. The grain elevator's silo could have got ripped in the other direction and flattened the structure with people in it that were taking shelter. The houses with ripped off roofs could have resulted in deaths had there not been a basement to take shelter in.
The multitude of snapped limbs, uprooted trees, downed powerlines and snapped power poles.....so many tragedies didn't happen.
That decision to outdrive that storm could have been devastating.
The sound of chainsaws seems unending.
The water is already receeding here.
The debris will be cleared up.
And tonight there were lightening bugs.
And there's a big 4th of July parade to put on. And of course there's the fireworks.
And I need to remember to buy a watermelon for the doings.
Life goes on.
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How frightening for you and all who were and are in harms way. The reports sound awful. We who are far from the dangers fret and worry, and pray all this dangerous weather subsides.
I worry mostly, about you. ♥
Dreadful experience for you, Mel. Even if you've seen it all before it doesn't get any better. Hope you've recovered on this new day.
"Yes, G-d took good care of me and I pulled into the garage just minutes before the rolling wall with three layers of power turned into a destructive force to be reckoned with."
((((((((( You )))))))
So glad to read that, Mel. And WOW...that sounded like one wicked storm!
I notice in our weather forecast that we're getting some kind of tropical storm on east coast within the next couple of days. And I think it's mainly hitting on Friday.
"And tonight there were lightening bugs."
Ironic you mentioned that because last week while I walking through the park, I saw my first lightening bug of the summer! Love em'!
You take care, dear lady. And be safe.
X
Echoing what Laura said--- Your sparkle and kindness has brought you many friends who care about you.
My goodness, mel! Your reports this year on that horrid weather give me chills! I hope you and yours are all safe! How frightening it must be in the face of such power and destruction. And still, you look for those lightening bugs! You go, girl! Just don't blow away! xoxox
I'm so sorry for the terror of the storm and its devastation. But...I'm so grateful you were safe and many others were too.
[[[[[Mel]]]]
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