The summer heat has hit my little valley, bringing with it unstable weather patterns. The winds pick up around 3 pm and the dry, hot air sucks the life out of our landscaping. I dread the summer months as the constant heat drains me.
Yesterday, Faith and I spent a peaceful afternoon at home. The winds kicked up at their usual time, but were extremely strong. The tree behind my house was smashing into my eaves, enough so that I was beginning to worry. Then, as suddenly as they started, the winds died down and all was still for a few moments. Then, the skies filled with ominous dark clouds. My
Firefox weather monitor flashed a severe thunderstorm warning right about the time the first flash of lightning became visible. After that first flash, it seemed the skies poured forth all the rage it had built on its way to the valley. Flashes of lightning lit up the sky every few seconds......sometimes sheet lightning, sometimes arc, sometimes long, trailing branches. Thunder boomed and rain spilled forth, driven nearly sideways by the re-awakened wind.
Having just taken a double dose of Ativan, I calmly sat at my large dining room window and watched it all, only feeling a slight twinge of fear now and then. I marveled at the raw beauty of the storm.....I even felt my body absorb its power.
It was over within an hour, however the slight boom of thunder could be heard late into the night.
I'm almost hopeful it will repeat again tonight.....even though I am normally terrified, last night's storm brought me to an acceptance and appreciation of the wild beauty it contained.
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I'm glad you were able to enjoy such a wonderful show this time.