I Saw Fire & I Saw Rain

Kathy Streib - I really appreciate your comments referencing vulnerability and just how small we are "in the big scheme of things." Throughout history, we are reminded that weathers patterns are not consistent, change is inevitable, things can change without warning. If we are warned, we have time to do something; if not, we are caught off guard.

I pondered the word vulnerability that you used. Just thinking about lives, or creation, randomly picked by Mother Nature, thrown, tossed into some vortex is frightening to image. Yet, it happens. Survival may depend on foresight, luck, taking chances, faith, acting quickly, or paying attention to warnings. After the storm is over, there is always something good that happens. I think about the Red Cross, neighbors, friends, and mostly strangers who support each other. Man does not exist alone, does he?

George Souto - I was amazed by the sky. The photos I posted the day before this one was posted were taken with my Cell Phone. I was really surprised to see the results I got from that distance. I stuck my hand out the window and pointed it up to the sky, thinking, nothing would happen. I took a chance and with luck, it was worth it!

Yet, I fretted because my 35m wasn't with me at the time. Upon pulling into the drive-way, I ran inside to grab my camera, still not knowing how good the photos would be. Snap, after snap, I was thrilled at the results. With wind gusts over my face, camera in hand, rain and all, I watched and paid attention to the sky. I couldn't be happier with the results. 

Kathleen Daniels - enjoyed reading what you had to say and wanted to add, thank you for your support over the years. You have faced Fire and Rain many times over. I'm glad you are healthy. ActiveRain wouldn't be the same without you. You are a woman who faced your fears and your body, mind, and spirit were strengthened. How GREAT is that!!!

When there is cancer, survivors walk through fire and the cooling off period, like the rain after the storm is gone, changes everything. Every day is something to look forward to and I know you raise your eyes to the sky often. 

Beth Atalay - you and I have replied many times here on ActiveRain and more than once by telephone. We have made an enthralling connection! I don't think its by chance our friendship is the result of ActiveRain. Yours, like many here on ActiveRain was meant to be. 

Lottie Kendall - I can tell, we were both impacted by the sky in my photographs and the significance Mother Nature can have on people and the environment. As Kathy Streib mentioned, it brings out our vulnerability and we realize, just how small we are in relation to the universe! There truly is heavenly power!!!

Severe thunderstorms causes people to withdraw, seek shelter, worry about things outside their control, and emotions of family ties becomes strongest. Do you think, when there is Fire & Rain it's an opportunity for people to seek higher ground - meaning, don't sweat the small stuff, take the high road? I think it's times like this when it's necessary to look at things from a different perspective, makie changes, leave nothing by chance. Would you agree?

Amanda S. Davidson - Over the years on ActiveRain, I've read about many changes you had to decide on pertaining to business. Plus, your family stories about your grandparents tugged at my heart hard, for I know how much family means to you. Thank goodness you have great dogs to give you that unconditional love that goes beyond human connections. 

Like the rain, life experiences precipitates growth, change, rebirth, something greater than we can't see or know until it happens. May your dreams continue to illuminate and influence you in the most positive way to bring forth enlightenment.