Thursday, May 9, 2024 Cloudy Still Wet Green Nice 66 Degrees 10:58 a.m.
The storms have passed and we are all fine. The day was rainy, then cleared for a bit, then back to thunder and lightening and rain. No one had a good nights sleep due to the tornado warnings, the loud thunder and bright lightening. And the Wind. Now, all seems to have calmed down in our area including the flood alert. We might have another shower or two but it won’t be as vivacious as last night and yesterday.
We lost power for a bit last night, but I doubt that it was out very long. I guess there are some places in Tennessee that still don’t have power and that the storms were very strong creating tons of damage. Columbus Tennessee had a tornado that killed two people and destroyed several buildings and homes. Another town has the roof blown off their elementary school gym and lunchroom, oak Ridge did have some trees blown over but that is all I have heard about damage in this area.
This morning, we are very thankful for both lives and property not being severely damaged. Tina said driving to work this morning was very slow. She figured that everyone was to tired to go the speed limit. Of course water and puddles on the road might have had something to do with it. There are still a lot of places that are a bit flooded, water covering the roads and creeks, streams and rivers filled to overflowing. It will take time for all the water to dissipate,
The rain was welcomed by the trees, grass, flowers and shrubs. And the weeds. All the trees are now in full summer dress and beautiful. The one in Julie’s yard is in bloom and so pretty. It wasn’t even starting to bloom on Monday. Our grass that was cut a week ago needs mowing again and the weeds are pocking their heads up, so time to get them pulled and or sprayed. However, it is very pretty outside after all that rain. Everything is washed and clean and shiny.
Quote of the day: “May your life become one of glad and unending praise to the Lord as you journey through this world, and the world that is to come!” Teresa of Avila, 1515 -1582, Spanish Christian Writer. You’ve always been great towards me-what love!…You, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense in love, and You never, never quit. Psalm 86:19, 15. The Message.
Have a wonderful day. Make it a productive, pleasant, adventurous and fun day.
Blessings