Those of us in parts of the country that experience snow and ice and sub-zero temperatures have had a very tough winter this year! As we dig ourselves out from under the covers, it’s nice to finally begin to enjoy the coming summer (despite the chilly Minnesota days this past week of May).
In an email to a friend in Southern California I was bemoaning the awful weather, and she wrote back to remind me that they have their own share of devastating weather. They, too, have suffered under the cruel lash of Mother Nature. My friend kindly sent me the photo you see here illustrating the horrific damage done to their outdoor deck due to a passing west coast storm this past month. Fortunately, once the storm passed they were able to leave the shelter of their home and begin to set things right again.
It really makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us not to take life for granted!
May 17th, 2014 at 2:07 pm
It does Smitty, and thank you for the reminder. No matter what’s going on, there are others who suffer a worse fate. As long as we have a home to be warm in when the storms rage and food in our tummy and the support of loved ones, we are truly blessed.
Diana xo
May 17th, 2014 at 3:14 pm
Yes, indeed! The horror of overturned chairs and slippery wood can only be mitigated by our safe havens and hot pizza!
May 17th, 2014 at 4:54 pm
and maybe a cold beer eh?
May 17th, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Oh, that goes without saying! 😀