The sun sets on another day…
Sunset? Well, it was almost perfect for a moment. As I drove and they turned in tonight the skies darkened and became angry at the world.
I had some time to think tonight during a storm and thought about how devastating a few minutes can sometimes be. As I drove, pepper and I became the target of a hefty thunderstorm front. In front of us, cars began to drive with their flashers on at 25 miles an hour or less, and the sheets of rain looked like blankets slamming down upon us all. It was actually pretty cool.
I knew where I was, and a few moments later, a rest area was in view, and I pulled over and parked. The truck shook with the vigorous wind and rumbled as thunderclap after thunderclap smashed against all who were in the area. Outside my window in the darkness, it was a strobe light from a psychotic disco, and I laughed at all of the intensity around me.
Pepper slept through it.
I’m sure dozens of people were freaked out by the intense storm and many said so when the rain slowed and I got out to use the restroom. People were talking and they pulled over to be safe. I pulled over to avoid the people trying to be safe. Kind of a different line of thought I suppose.
At the end of the day, I was thinking about how you could either run, fight an unfightable foe, enjoy it, or just sleep through it. Although I had good laughs I think Pepper had the right idea and when the rain was slow enough we took a walk then got back on the road.
So as the sun sets on another day, When you face your storms, maybe it’s best just to take a breath and giggle and laugh or make a good decision. Ultimately, it’s all up to you, and I hope you make the best decision possible. As for me, it was a lot of fun, and 45 minutes later, the road was dry and the middle of the night quiet. I will face the storm as it needs to be met every time, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and keep living…