derecho

 

 

 

A derecho (/dəˈreɪtʃoʊ/, from Spanish: derecho [deˈɾetʃo], “straight”) is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a land-based, fast–moving group of severe thunderstorms. Derechos can cause hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash floods.

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it was after I finished this post for early on a Saturday morning…

a quick- moving storm hit me…

there was a large surprise bill…

not easily fit into my my extremely tight, freshly-crafted budget…

DUE NOW…

[ gasp ]                     { sputter }                 ( deluge of salt water* )

Photo via m.e.

                                              – overwhelmed is understated

*cue tissues, bad mascara, puffy eyes

 

 

Hand turning the word Unprepared into Prepared with red marker isolated on white.

(Photo by Charlie Doane/facebook/Branford Photography)

And then….

just as quickly as I am swallowed by this insurmountable thing…

a friend steps in….

and gives…

a gift…

which brings me full circle back to ground zero…

and the storm is over…

and I am left completely worn out…

staggered and amazed…

oh-so-very-thanks-full…

❤

think of that story of ‘no miracle’ miracle!

Anticipation of
coming back to life
moving through the grey
into the breaking light
love
joy
peace
lingering like honey on my sticky fingers
There is no guarantee of anything in this lifetime
however there are amazing things hidden
which bring forth their fruit
in their season
Sometimes it feels like it just won’t happen,
then…
flash, boom, bang
and you got okra up to the second floor windows!
after 11 year of planting and receiving nothing for your labor,
you get a full bushel of corn!
Go ahead, live with hope
Plan with expectancy
all good things
come in their time

❤

Amy Lloyd

Jen Lemen @ Hopeful World