Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Winter/Spring~Destruction/Beauty



Yes. The storms were devastating yesterday.

Yes. Transitioning between the seasons is a wild ride for those of us living in tornado alley.

Yes. It was 76 degrees at lunch yesterday and today it's in the 40's.

And, yet- here's the first promise of Spring.

Yes, the humble daffodil sprung up next to Byron's blacksmith shop and he was so proud.

Many thoughts and prayers for the families that lost loved ones, their homes and jobs. It's been almost eleven years since our towns' world was turned completely upside down. It's not something any one will ever forget and witnessing the forces that weather can impose even on the most well prepared still leaves an empty hollow feeling in the gut when it happens to yet another community.

The hope is to look for the small blessings even amongst the fallen limbs and debris.

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