Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Relief

After nearly two weeks of unrelenting heat, we heard thunder last night.  However that sound has been a part of the daily routine for the entire heat wave - often with a total absence of rain, occasionally with a drop or two, once with a sprinkle that did nothing but add to the humidity.  Our lawn and gardens lay gasping, baking in the relentless heat and light.

But last night was different; the thunder rolled through gently and rain began to fall.  And fall.  And fall.  This morning we found 1 3/4 inches in the rain gauge, temperatures in the low 70's, and a garden that seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.  Thank you, God, for lovely, renewing, restorative rain.

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