Finally, rain

Blessed rain! After almost two weeks of smoke, the skies opened up this morning- lightning flashed, thunder rolled, and the rain scoured out the foul air and brought a huge measure of normalcy to this damaged part of the country. It's like a weight has been lifted. Remember to pray for those who lost so much in the wildfires- it is heartbreaking to see the news.

Day 5 of the wildfire smoke

Some media are saying that the air quality is "beyond hazardous", that it can't be measured. Whatever. I just know that it is lighter outside today than yesterday but it isn't because of less smoke, it's just smoke that is more white than brown. I am glad to not be evacuating, but I am tired of feeling like a brisket. Monday's predicted rains can't arrive soon enough for us. Praying for the firefighters and those who have lost everything.