We had an electrical storm last night that lit the sky up for miles. Here in Ontario, we desperately need the rain but the lightning can cause just as many fires as the rain puts out. Its a double edged sword.
Since I was a child thunder and lightning has freaked me out. Over the past 15 or so years I have been trying to see the beauty and entertainment in natures light show.
Have I found it? Yes, absolutely.
Have I learned to relax within this beauty? Still not there, folks! However, I do find it is getting better each year.
Last night I went as far as to open up the door to the back porch and watch the lightning on the hills in the distance. It really was spectacular...right up until the point the thunder and lightning came directly on top of each other. I was trying to count, "One-one thousand, two-one thousand...so I could determine how far away the lightning was but I couldn't get pass the word 'one' and the thunder cracked like 4th of July fireworks. It was at that moment, I realized I was standing 2 arm lengths from the 9 ft. metal patio umbrella.
"A lightning rod! This can't be good!"
The entire backyard lit up, the power went out, and it was at this point I slammed the door shut and ran like the wind for my bed. I haven't moved that fast in months! I think I passed the cat on the stairs making a run for it, too. It was a toss up as to who was more freaked out - him or me.
What can I say...we are both a work in progress.
Until next time,
Deborah
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