Travels

Yesterday we traveled east to Susanville and took part in Dedication Sunday at the Evangelical Free Church. The twins joined 5 other babies being dedicated that morning. A good morning!

We decided to take highway 36 because of the heavy rain we had seen at home and the possibility of rock slides on highway 32. It takes a little bit longer to go this way, but it’s a pleasant drive as the highway winds through the forest and past the entrance to Lassen Park. The rain never let up; not always a heavy rain, but the windshield wipers were on continuously.

When we dropped down the hill and into Susanville, I was surprised to see how much snow was on Diamond Mountain and Thompson Peak. It’s just 3 weeks from June and the snow still covered the slopes, almost down to the valley floor.

On our way back, it was the same scenario; the rain never ceased. In fact, as we crossed Morgan Summit, the rain began to change to snow and the highway became a little slippery. Safely past the summit and on our way down the western slopes, we were still able to enjoy the sight of blooming Dogwood and Scotch Broom, despite the rain.

Safely home at a little after 6, we enjoyed a hot soup dinner, perfect after a day of rainy travels…but the rain wasn’t over yet! Later that evening, the heavens opened up and it poured! I lost the signal on both satellite dishes; something I have never seen happen before. As the rain thundered down, all I could think about was my garden. I know plants are resilient…but this was asking an awful of them! And it went on for over an hour.

The sky is silver blue this morning, with a few wisps of clouds visible. But what does the garden look like? I’m afraid to look!