Stormy Weather

Not sure why but the past month has found us in the path of more thunderstorms and tornado warnings than usual for this time of year. In Missouri they can pop up and disappear with little warning, unless of course, you keep your eye on the weather radar. Whether you access it on a computer, phone, or TV it is fascinating to watch and helps you be prepared.

Tonight was one of those nights when we knew the storm was coming, which way it was turning, and what community it was going to hit when. The visual warning gives us time to prepare, as we did about an hour ago; moving chairs and plants close to the house, gathering pets to safety and laying down the basketball goal that during one wind storm ended up head first in my windshield. By the time the wind, lightening and sheets of rain hit we were able to watch the powerful display from a place of safety.

Which got me thinking, wouldn't it be great to have life radar? No more wondering what was coming up next, just bring up the radar and see when the next emergency, setback, challenge, promotion, or other wonderful event in life was going to happen. You could be prepared for whatever comes your way with full confidence and a sense of calm. But it doesn't work that way does it? The last few months have proven that changes can happen with little warning and assuming that everything as you know it will stay the same is foolish. We can still plan, dream and imagine the future as long as we understand that what we're counting on may not be in our future.

That's why you can't plan for specific life events. But you can have faith, be alert, and be the type of person that knows whatever happens to you in life can be handled. No specifics there but I think I'd rather take my chances and trust rather than always knowing what's coming next.

Give me unpredictable pop up storms, they keep me on my toes!