It Was A Doozy!

We survived the “Storm of the Decade” here without event.  We’ve got the Queen Creek Wash that runs right behind our house and with all the rain that fell in this state this week and especially Thursday night, it still was only a third full by Friday mid-day and has already begun quickly receding (thank goodness).   (The Wash starts in Superior, about a hundred miles east, in much higher elevation.)  I guess there was even an extremely rare tornado that touched down in North Scottsdale that damaged several collector’s cars and blew the huge auction event tent onto the freeway.  YIKES!  That would be scary, for sure!  However, I don’t think there were many people on the freeway, at that point.  Rain is rare here, so it’s newsworthy when it falls and we got LOTS of it this week, no doubt.  We also had record-breaking wind speeds.  Both causing major damage and one fatality.  I’m a native…and this was probably the worse storm I’ve ever seen here.  I feel terrible for those negatively effected by the storm, especially for the family who lost their little boy.  It’s an extremely sad situation and my prayers go out to them.

After that, there’s no tactful way to segue into a different subject, so please forgive me.  Much less eventful is the cold I’m surviving.  Although still a little stuffy, I’m feeling better, good enough to make a quick card today. 

 

STAMPS:  Whimsical Words (SAB)   INK:  Really Red   PAPER:  Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla and Sending Love Specialty DSP   OTHER:  Frame Heart Die by Sizzix, Real Red Corduroy Buttons, Micro Hole Punch, Large Oval Punch, Real Red Brad & Paper Flowers

I think I’m heading back to the couch and my great-grandma’s afghan now.  I do need to make a birthday card for my step-mom.  I’ve already got the idea in my head, so I’m hoping to get to it later tonight.  I’ll be sure to share that with you tomorrow.  I also want to send a card to the family mentioned above, but for obvious reasons, won’t be sharing that one.   If I can find an appropriate address to send it to, I’ll will share that, however.

Stay safe and warm!  Peace to you!

Until next time…