The Creek Tis Rising!

Heavy rains entered the county last night and it has rained most of this day. Our little creek behind the house became a roaring waterfall. Schools sent the kids home during the early afternoon not only in Gilmer but also in the surrounding counties.

The rains now have stopped. One of the areas by our house that gets flooded easily is the soccer field. As you can see from the photos below, the waters have started to cover the fences. My guess is that the water will be receeding soon.

Just talked with our friend, Judy Chisler, on Skype. (If you do not know Skype, you need to download the free program at http://www.skype.com/.) She and her family are living this year in Australia. They are participating in an international medical exchange program. Judy lived next door to us as she was growing up in Glenville.

I explained to Judy that we were having minor flooding and may be getting snow this weekend. She chuckled. I forgot that it is summer on that continent. She explained that her kids are now out of school for the two month summer vacation, and it is hot there. During the school year, the kids eat their lunch under the trees by the school. Kangaroos are frequently in the school yard. How neat it is to talk with a friend who is having summer as we are in the midst of winter!