I hoped for it. It rained.
And rained. And rained.
I worried. Lost sleep. But what did I see?
Not much.
Honestly. Yes, I followed posts and watched aerial videos.
I cannot begin to fathom the reach of devastation.
But in my garden, it just rained.
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I’m just glad you are safe. I hope JH is safe too. I am praying for the folks who had to endure this devastation. Hugs pal! 🙂
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Me too. Thanks, Robyn.
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Love this photo story/journal. Glad your household came through unscathed, Julie. Thoughts for all those worse of and those who rebuild.
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Thank you, Joanna. Positive thoughts are needed; think dry too!
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Beautiful photographs and a wonderful perspective on the nature of nature. I love the crisp definition you got in all of these photos. I love the details of plants and photos like this remind me of why Eden was a garden.
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Thanks Joy. Nature, for richer for poorer.
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Love your beautiful photo story about your garden. Am so happy you are safe. My thoughts go out to those who weren’t as fortunate.
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Thanks for your kind thoughts, Patricia. They are much needed.
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This was a very thoughtful post. I am grateful you didn’t have flooding problems. I hope the people who do are okay.
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Thank you, Erik.
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Beautiful touching reflection! I hope all are safe. Our country also in places suffered a storm where flooding, trees and roofs were uplifted, but all is safe and well now. Hope the same for where you are. Take care!
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Thank you, Diane.
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Lovely to see beauty and the delicateness of Mother Nature can still be appreciated tucked away, precious, amidst Mother Nature’s brutal attack surrounding it.
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Beautifully said, Jacque.
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Wow! Julie! This is just exquisite! Those photos are gorgeous, and your words such a perfect accompaniment. I know some people have been brutalized by the rains out there, but this is just lovely.
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Thanks, Susanna. Unfortunately it’s not over yet.
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Wow! Thanks for sharing your amazing photos. Glad you’re safe. Hard to believe the devastation up there. All are in my thoughts.
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Thanks, Penny, I hope any of your relatives are okay too!
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