A Tad Troubling

  I could not sleep last night...at all. I am not sure just what kept me awake but at dawn, I was still awake.  Well, I figured I might as well get up and start stirring around a bit.  After a mug of coffee, I was ready to face the world.   My foster dog, Mr. PJ and I headed to the pier.  That is my "feel good" place and apparently it is fast becoming a favorite of the old dog.  He and I share our early mornings together watching the world come to life after a night of slumber.

  This morning, the sunrise looked a bit ominous.  Heavy clouds were gathering and promised to bring rain before day's end.  As I sat there watching the sun trying to peep through, I thought of the good folks in Texas.  Hurricane Harvey did a fine job of bringing devastation to much of the state.  My heart sank a bit for those fine folks.  Having gone through many hurricanes, I know the heartache that can result from one making landfall in your area.  With Hurricane Harvey, though, the widespread flooding will linger long after the storm has moved back out in the Gulf.

  Speaking of that return to the Gulf, it is a bit worriesome.  Any storm over open water has the potential to strengthen and this one would be no different.  Hopefully, the remnants of the storm will move back inland before that can happen, however, that slow (3mph) movement to the ESE is not promising.  

  Just before heading back to the Little Bayou House, I said a prayer for everyone that is suffering the throes of Harvey.  Glancing back at the sunrise, I also thought of how that may be the last bit of sun that I see for a few days as we are supposed to get a bit of the outer bands of rain from the (once) hurricane.  That thought made me even more appreciative of the high hill that PJ and I had to climb to get back to the house.  Storms do make you ponder.

  Folks, just a thought....pray for the fine folks in Texas that are struggling with the devastation, lend a helping hand, send a few bucks or, at least, give a word of encouragement.  It means a lot to folks who are going through troubling times.