Wordful Wednesday

Normally, I’d be doing a “Wordless Wednesday” post today. I’m a big fan of allowing a picture to tell you a story, but this week I've decided to change it up.

This week has been crappy when it comes to the weather. When I told Texas to knock it off with the random hot and cold I didn't mean for it to bring in tornadoes in it’s place. Since last Wednesday that’s all we've been getting though. Last week the tornado in Granbury was 30 minutes away from us. And this week we had rotation in a town 15 minutes from my house. Yup, pretty scary stuff. Especially when you live in a double wide that’s older than your parents. Still, that’s nothing compared to what Oklahoma is going through and my heart goes out to all of those effected.

As I’m writing this (Tuesday morning, in case power goes out) we’re being told to get ready for more storms this afternoon. These are expected to be stronger with higher chances of tornadoes actually touching down and possible power outages. I’m crossing my fingers that it doesn't get too bad. Our tiny town doesn't have a warning system and again, I live in a double wide. I’m actually pretty sure we’d be safer outside of it rather than in it, but lets hope it doesn't come down to that though, yea?

I took this picture on Monday just after the first storm passed. As I was sitting in my parents living room watching the sad news come through, Emery came over and said “Mommy! Mommy! Rainbows! Look at the rainbows!!” And sure enough we had double rainbows. Emery opened the door and walked outside while saying “It’s so beautiful, mommy! Look! So beautiful.” And she was right. It was beautiful! And it reminded me that there’s always something beautiful that comes through in the end even as our hearts struggle to comprehend the terrible in the now. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost loved ones   during these storms. And I hope if you were in the "high threat" zones yesterday that you were careful and found shelter. 

Stay safe friends!