Another One!

The state and, in particular, this corner thereof have had more than our share of frightful storms. This week brought yet another one. The pictures that have been shared of the acid green sky as the storm approached the city are frightening enough. The storm lived up to expectations and more so.

¶ I’d been out for a stroll while the storm clouds were gathering. It did not appear that things would be bad. After returning home, the wind picked up and the rain began to fall. The NWS at the airport reported winds of 80 MPH. Power lines were down. Tree branches were snapped off. Yet again the city is out clearing the streets of fallen trees and large branches. Just three doors down from me a tree was split and half fell into my relative’s yard. Had it fallen another direction it would have wiped out a section of their roof. Nearly everywhere one drives there is some kind of damage. Enough, I say. Two derechos in one season are a great plenty, plus the tornados. ¶ A beautiful pink lily withstood the wind that decimated the neighbor’s tree and brought some cheer to the morning after.

¶ In the meantime getting any roofing contractor to even call one back with an estimate is a no-thing. They are so busy trying to repair damage from the first storm they’ve no time to deal with another customer. ¶ The heat and humidity continue. The temp reached a balmy 88º today which, I guess, is better that 99 or 100. Given the copious rain we’ve had, the humidity is on the plentiful side of the spectrum as well. ¶

Another entire week without a medical appointment has been very pleasant. Next week the CT scan happens on Wednesday and the doctors’ appointments are on Thursday along with the infusion. I’ve felt well so I’m not concerned. This will be the first CT scan since the commencement of this new chemotherapy. It will be interesting to find out if it is working. I’ve reached the point where, aside from a few minor issues, it does not bother me. ¶ It’s weed season in the gardens. If there is spare time, weed dealing is the activity of choice. It is amazing how fast things can grow. It’s time for the Hens and Chicks to bloom. They are such interesting plants. They love hugging the ground yet send up a tall flower totally unrelated to their usual state. ¶ Thanks for your concern, your prayers, your thoughts and all the kind things you do.