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| OUR NEIGHBORHOOD |
For the last two years in Texas, including here in Central Texas Hill Country where I live, the state has suffered through a most horrific drought. It never reached the "worst" level in history, though, leaving the drought of the 1950's still unmatched.
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| HOME SWEET HOME |
Acreage turned brown, ground cracked, lake levels lowered, and trees died, while the sun beat down daily for months, creating 100+ degree endless days. The prediction was more of the same through end of 2011and on through 2012.
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| MORE NEIGHBORHOOD FLOWERS |
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| MOUNTAIN LAUREL IN MY YARD |
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| SAN MARCOS RIVER |
But I guess God doesn't listen to weather forecasts, because the rains began toward the end of 2011, and have continued this year. Miraculously, the aquifer level rose, the lakes filled--not to capacity, but on their way--the fields and pastures burst into green grass and flowers, and the trees revived.
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| BEAUTIFUL RAIN CLOUDS |
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| NEIGHBOR'S YARD |
Thanks be to God.....
Beautiful photos, Celia. And a lovely blog post. Your love of Texas is so obvious in all that you write. I wish I had a sense of place as you do, but as you know, I am a nomad with a ties to many places and no deep attachment to any. Thanks be for the rain.
ReplyDeleteAh, the wonders of the Lord! We, too, are experiencing mass greenage here in the D-FW Metroplex after the spring rains. Hard to believe all was so brown and dead just a few short months ago. Thank you for sharing your photos with us. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLinda--thank you. Yes, I love Texas, the good, the bad, the ugly. I understand your nomad life, but you have advantages and memories I could never have, since I pretty much stay in one place.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the shots.
Carra-yes, I always watch the DFW area because I have sisters, neices and nephews, and cousins in that area. We're the exiles, living down here by ourselves. I still love the North Texas area, though.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Your love for Texas always shines through, Celia. These photos are sensational. Thank you for sharing your part of heaven with us.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the tour of Texas! Lovely pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Texas in the spring. By August, I'll be ready to head for Colorado.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, dry as a bone. *snit*
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in central Texas, I loved the way big storm clouds would gather and they were big and pink with lightning inside them--but no rain. Wild and wicked.
God is awesome. Love the pics
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Tina Pinson
Lovely photos, Celia, so glad your drought ended.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! What a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to attend TWRP writers' retreat near Bandero, Texas. I've written stories set in Texas, but have never been. Believe me, my head will be on a swivvel, taking in every little, beautiful detail. I loved your pictures. We have friends in Austin--Calvin's high school friends, actually--and they tell us how dry it's been there. Oh, and hot. Whew! How do you all stand it?
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos, Celia. Rainfall can be capricious and spotty, but oh what a difference it makes.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and all Texans.
Maggie
Celia,
ReplyDeleteSo happy that the drought is over for you. Those pictures are beautiful!
Celia, thanks for sharing your pics. Just gorgeous. And a big ole THANKS! to God.
ReplyDeleteGreen is bustin' out all over! Hope the rains continue to fall when you need them.
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