I learned another new word yesterday, compliments of Mother Nature. It's a derecho, meaning a straight-line wind storm that delivers 100+mph winds, heavy rains, and flash floods. Our home was spared when the hurricane-force winds hit our neighborhood but many communities are still without power today throughout the Midwest. Trees are down, roofs are damaged and there are reports of widespread power outages.
My time in Southern California was interesting. Our family survived two wildfires, numerous earthquakes, and boulders rolling onto roadways. Maybe that is what prepared us for new Midwest hazards, like polar vortexes, tornadic winds and Winter temps that hit -34º and now Mother Nature's latest surprise, the derecho. I don't want to give her any ideas but I'm starting to think maybe she's about out of punches. For those of you who speak Spanish and have seen the derecho before, please don't ever tell Mother Nature about that "other" word. Yep. The "Izquierda" is something greater than anything I've seen so far. It doesn't come from Nebraska, like the derecho from yesterday. The "Izquierda" is right out of Heaven. If you happen to hear seven trumpets, you will know that Mother Nature herself will be trembling at the knees because her days of devastation will finally be over. The best way I know to prepare for this event is to ask Jesus to live in your heart. He has ultimate power over all the storms. Have a great day.
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