Saturday, December 14, 2024

THE FIRST BIG RAIN STORM

 Finally we are getting our winter weather.

The rain has been coming down steadily all night long and the winds they are a-blowing.

We are so thankful for our new utility pump and hoses.  What a life saver when things got so "sloppy" in our yard.



The gusty winds and pelting rain are doing a number on our camellia bush.

We have had hardly any blossoms this year and now the rain is battering them.

This photo is from last season.  Too wet and blustery to document today.


Through the office window.

I have got to go out to the garage and get the nativity set down.

There HAS to be a little bit of Christmas in our house this year!
I just can't believe how "un-Christmasy" it is.  
This is a First for our 60 years of marriage.!


Dave is doing well and I keep praying that all of this is finally behind us.

Our big outing yesterday was going to get gas.  Can't ride on fumes forever..

Take care and Happy Saturday.


7 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

It is beautiful, and I hope the blooms come back just as pretty!

Ginny Hartzler said...

What are the berries; are they on the Camellia plant?

Pamela M. Steiner said...

So thankful that Dave is so much better. What a wonderful Christmas Gift! Love the pictures...and that Nativity is all you need. That's what Christmas is really all about, isn't it? What are the red berries? And I know you miss your camellia blossoms. I don't have any bushes here, but had them at our last house. I wish I had brought some with me, because now the people who live there dug up every single bush and tree we had planted there. Not sure what for, but they did. Oh well...it's their house now, not mine! God has blessed me with many beauties here to enjoy. I'm glad you are getting much needed rain. Take care of each other and treasure each day God has given you. (((hugs)))

Wanda said...

Wondering if we will get your rain...is it coming south? So glad you got your new pump and hose. Also so blessed that Dave is improving. Don is doing very good today as it's day 4 from his root canal. He can finally eat some soft food. The kids got me a NEW phone, and I'm having to learn all the new bells and whistles! I'm to old for this!!! The medication the Urologist put me on is working~~YEAH! Some side effects but I can deal with them.
My Christmas is mimimal this year. I think a Nativity is all you need. Isn't that the reason for the season? That's a lovely Nativity Scene!
Hugs and love

Mari said...

So good to hear that Dave is doing well!
We've been getting snow and cold, but it's supposed to warm up tomorrow.

Mevely317 said...

The red berries outside your office window are exquisite! How wonderful that Dave is doing better; let's celebrate each little victory. Hugs!

Debby said...

A nativity is really all we need. We don’t even need that. We have Jesus in our hearts!