The rain started early Friday morning. I knew this was a serious rain because school was cancelled 5 minutes before I walked out the door. The rain stayed for days, falling in sheets for hours and hours. By Friday afternoon, the news media was calling this an Historic Flood. One of my colleagues posted on Facebook that her house was going under. I watched and waited. Finally a text came that she and her family were rescued and safe.
But the rain kept falling. By Saturday morning, I went into a panic. The bayou water had not risen this high in the 12 years we’d been living here, and neighbors said not in 20+ years. This was truly an historical event.
We put the furniture up, rolled rugs, emptied book shelves, and watched and waited.
Then on Sunday morning, the sun came out. The water was a few feet from our back door, but it hadn’t come in.
Not everyone in our area was as lucky. This incessant rain was worse than any hurricane. And the flood waters did not discriminate. Everyone here knows someone who is cleaning up today.
In my gratitude, I went to the shelter in our City Park to help out with an art activity with the kids. It was crazy and messy and just what I needed.
Today, I want to focus on the sunshine.
The sun will come out.
We know this is true.
There is always light after the rain.
Oh my! I’m glad you can look on the bright side. Yes, the sun will always shine after the rain!
Margaret, I am so glad you are okay. And I am so sorry for all of the devastation in your area.
Oh Margaret, so glad the sun is out and the rain has stopped. Love to you.
Margaret, I ma very glad that you are okay! Your desire to help others also tells a story of your heart! Enjoy the sunshine!
Margaret, there is a thank you to God message for your safety. I have been watching the news and shocked that nature can be so beautiful and yet so fierce at times. I love your image poem and think that should you should place that on Twitter for all to see.
Margaret, I’m so glad you and your family are safe! I’ve been following the news and the devastation is heart-breaking. What a generous soul you are to reach out to help others, to be “a reflection of hope” and the “light after the rain.” Hugs to you.
So glad the sun is out and the water is receding. Sounds like there are so many neighbors taking care of neighbors down by you. Exactly as it should be.
Love your haiku and that you went to the park to do crazy and messy art with the kids. Glad that you’re seeing reflections of hope. So grateful for your safekeeping. Is school back in session?
Going back today. I am anxious to see everyone.