This Spring there has been several serious storms that the Lord has protected us through. These photos are from a couple Sundays ago, on Father’s Day. Just about half an hour before photos of Bre and I with Daddy were taken.

The storm clouds approaching, with strength and great force.

To get these shots I ran across our yard near our field with Daddy. As the storm approached, I heard Momma and Breezy call for us to get back to the house. I hurriedly ran bare-footed to the house, with all my might. The ground was still dry and warm from the sun that was brightly shining just minutes before.

When the wind hit, the skies grew dark, and there was no sunshine left to be seen, we went inside, rushed upstairs and closed the windows. I hurriedly went into my room and looked around.

When it comes down to life or death, no earthly possession matters.

I went ahead and grabbed what at the moment seemed silly, but are close to my heart. Included was my queen sized yoyo coverlet, with which I had spent many an hour sewing with love. As quickly as possible I rushed downstairs, holding my special items close to me. I walked to the window where Momma was standing, and from past experience, we have learned that it is a very dangerous thing to do.

In a desperate tone I said, “The horizon is dark, with no end in sight.” Indeed this was true. The worst part of the storm lasted about twenty minutes, with lightening, thunder, rain, and darkened skies. It seemed as if it would never end, but God was merciful, and after an hour of rain, He sent His promising rainbow.

Thankfully, there was no damage to our homestead, only a refreshed ground that had cooled in the downpour. I walked around outside, taking photos of odds and ends. The sun was shining brightly with a glowing warmness to it.

A stem of oak leaves was lying on the ground, covered with drops of rain.

“For Your righteousness, O God, reaches the heavens,
You who have done great things;
O God, who is like You?” – Psalm 71:19

God has created such beauty! May we glorify Him, and enjoy Him forever!

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