This is not a view I had today. It is a view I had in June on one of our lovely road trips. But I liked it for today because it is dry in this image, and it is anything but dry here. We had another day of rain and are still under flood warnings. Boulder Canyon may be closed for a month, with residents up in the mountains having no way to get to town other than a 2+ hour drive around through Black Hawk. Ex-Pat has been in touch with the flood insurers, which is good, and we are preparing to contact FEMA as well. My anxiety levels are huge, and I feel like my muscles are trying to bust out of my skin. This is the first time in my life I ever wished for Xanax. It’s not reasonable, but it is what I’m feeling nonetheless, even though things are calming down. Sigh. One day at a time. Colorado strong.
From Terror Creek Winery, Paonia, Colorado.
Quote of the day: “Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters.” — Norman MacLean
Daily gratitudes:
The lucky penny the House Spirits left in the kitchen this morning
Alfred Hitchcock movies
That the Broncos are off to a good start this season
Spending most of last night and today with Kelsea
Prayers from friends
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September 16, 2013 at 9:49 am
ekgo
How are you guys doing? Do you still have roads in your neighborhood? We lucked out down this way; we’re getting the rains and the canyon is closed for flash floods but nothing has washed away yet. We’re now waiting for the rock and mud slides but considering we get those in wet springs, I think most people are already prepared.
Ah, Colorado. Sometimes we have to pay a lot to live in such a beautiful place.
September 16, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Seasweetie
Hi, ekgo…We still have roads, but there’s at least $10K damage to the house. Waiting to see what the flood insurance will help with, or FEMA. It’s not a good time financially for this, and my anxiety is super-high. But the roads are coming back, and the water is going wherever water goes. I wish I didn’t feel my chest tighten every time I see a raincloud. Between the fires and the floods, it does seem like we pay a price to live here. Hope nature’s not trying to give us all the boot.
September 17, 2013 at 10:53 am
ekgo
Gah, that’s just…well, it’s crappy. But! We’re due for sunshine and mostly clear skies for the next few days, right? So maybe, just maybe, we can dry out and I am hoping hard that something comes through for you and helps with fixing the house.
September 17, 2013 at 5:18 pm
Seasweetie
It’s a beautiful day today, ekgo. Thanks for your hopes and good thoughts!