Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Texas Drought Gone Awry

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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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.
MORE NEIGHBORHOOD FLOWERS
MOUNTAIN LAUREL IN MY YARD
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.
BEAUTIFUL RAIN CLOUDS
NEIGHBOR'S YARD
Thanks be to God.....
Celia Yeary-Romance...and a little bit 'o Texas  
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16 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Ah, 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!

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  3. Linda--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.
    I'm glad you enjoyed the shots.

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  4. 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.
    Thanks!

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  5. Your love for Texas always shines through, Celia. These photos are sensational. Thank you for sharing your part of heaven with us.

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  6. Enjoyed the tour of Texas! Lovely pictures. :)

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  7. I love Texas in the spring. By August, I'll be ready to head for Colorado.

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  8. Oh yeah, dry as a bone. *snit*
    When 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.

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  9. God is awesome. Love the pics


    Blessings


    Tina Pinson

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  10. Lovely photos, Celia, so glad your drought ended.

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  11. How wonderful! What a beautiful place!

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  12. I 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?

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  13. What lovely photos, Celia. Rainfall can be capricious and spotty, but oh what a difference it makes.

    Blessings to you and all Texans.

    Maggie

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  14. Celia,

    So happy that the drought is over for you. Those pictures are beautiful!

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  15. Celia, thanks for sharing your pics. Just gorgeous. And a big ole THANKS! to God.

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  16. Green is bustin' out all over! Hope the rains continue to fall when you need them.

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