Day 4 - 239 -- Water

The bit of rain overnight brought with it cooler drier air. The highs today were about 22C with mostly sunny skies. I got groceries and finished the laundry in the afternoon. High points included the completion of the ceiling tile work from the water leak in June and the installation of a new shower head -- so I now know that the water will fall down and not spray up or sideways <smile>. A phone conversation with a dear friend back in Saskatchewan, where the summer has been extremely dry, helped me feel good about things. I've been watching social media to keep track of a friend in Texas - between Houston and Galveston -- not a good place to be right now. They survived the winds but the rains have been incessant. Black Hawk helicopters were in the area rescuing people from rooftops. My friend and her family left the house as the water was in the garage and continuing to rise. A boat passing by in the street picked them up and delivered them to a relative in a drier area. With rain expected for the next 3-4 days, this will be epic -- and that may be an understated word. In 24 hours that city received 17 inches of rain, with 11 of those coming in a mere 6 hours. It sounds so surreal.

The occurrences of the day seemed to involve water -- mostly in minor ways except for Texas. Water is key to life, but it has its downsides, too. I've had minor flooding in my basement a  few times and my parents had 5-1/2 feet that came in through sewer pipes flooding the place in minutes. The loss of tangible items brings grief. Being out of one's home while not knowing what will be there upon return brings overwhelming anxiety. It was heartening to hear that rescue crews were at work today. Hearing and reading of people helping those around them shows their base goodness. My heart goes out to those in the area where Harvey rain continues. Holding onto hope and finding a way to get some rest and sustenance might help with getting through. I hope that the knowledge that others, like me, just wishing we could bring you home for supper and a smile, will help you all to move forward.

The song today is one that has been bandied about on social media. I do love the song and it does state what many are thinking -- just make it stop. I chose the original band recording rather than the newer songwriter concert versions, because the guitar is just so much better. <smile> Hang on. Enjoy!

Who'll stop the rain -- Creedence Clearwater Revival