Yesterday we had ample warnings of severe weather approaching. Around the dinner hour we had terrible winds, torrents of rain and a tornado in that order. Very little hail.

It struck about a mile from us and in the dark we didn’t know how bad the damage was. Becky drove down later after it was safe and said some buildings at our Junction were damaged leaving a rubble behind. We were glad the Junction Barn wasn’t damaged.

As usual, our power went off and we were literally left in the dark. Becky went home and I went to bed. Not much entertainment in the dark. I’m writing in case some of this is on the National News and are wondering about us. We’re fine and nothing damaged at all. The power came on around 8:00 this morning.

Napoleon was caught in the worst of it before he could get up in his tree but he came through OK. Good news about his leg/foot. He began walking with both feet in a limping fashion with his right foot but is doing very well. This morning he threw his tail up for the first time since he hurt his foot and has been squawking now and then. I would say the old boy has overcome his handicap and going to make it just fine. He constantly amazes me.

It’s a beautiful day here today but more storms are predicted throughout the weekend. Hopefully you won’t encounter any storms where you are. It’s the part of Spring we don’t really care for but we have to have our share.

Regardless of the danger involved, seeing such powerful performances of wind, rain, the rumble of heavy thunder and the quick jabs of lightening command respect.

Essentially Esther

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