The farmer, in the field to our side, is getting his bean ground ready. It is so very dry our whole farm filled up with dust and dust and more dust.
Still—even in the smothering dust I could feel a storm coming in. The air shifted from solid and stale to racing clouds.
Black bottomed clouds holding the promise of moisture!
Still the dirt hung thick and heavy, as the sun started to submerge itself, with the western skyline.
The wind flung particles of dirt into cracks and crevices in a very obtrusive manner, filling my hair and ears—not to mention what it did to the house.
Suddenly a massive roll of thunder followed quickly by a immense flash of light and rain filled the sky.
It didn’t last long…that rain. Moving itself quickly on toward town and other parts of our area. But long enough to clear the air…leaving behind fresh and cool dirt free air.
Plus…a smidge of a rainbow, just as the sun sunk behind a bank of clouds.
A sign of hope!
Every day we are seeing improvement! I am sure…more than sure…I am positive it is because of your prayers, good thoughts and wishes.
Of which Terry and I are eternally grateful!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Thinking of you folks every day. Glad you got a little taste of rain.
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Me too! It sure helps the air and my attitude!
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You should consider putting your photos and poetry like this into an ebook and publishing it on Amazon. Its lovely
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I don’t know how. I’ve looked into it, but it’s over my head.
Thank you, though.
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Dust is irritating and worse, but it sure makes for beautiful photos.
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It does…filters the sun in a perfect way!
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Our prayers for both of you will continue. We also hope you get some more rain soon.
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We are at a tad too hot time. Thank you, George! The afternoon rain really helped!
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You are both in my thoughts and prayers for Terry’s health and for your worries!!!
It’s a shame you have a neighbor whois so insensitive as to work the ground with all the dust.
Keep your head up!!
Is it time to slow down a little more!
Katie
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Well, it is what it is…time is fast closing down to get the pinto beans in the field so he was pushing. The rain cleared everything up and wet the ground a tad…sure was nice.
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cleansing rain so beautifully described…outstanding post, I feel like I.m there
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It helps cool us all down also! So needed in this hot days (I LOVE THE HEAT) but a cool rain is also nice!
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What are you seeing improvement on? Did I miss something? I hope you are alright. c
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Terry had an emergency appendix operation a couple of days ago. I’m okay…a tad stress, but it’s starting to work out. Our son is coming out this evening (after his work) to help me plant the pinto beans…Sam, Terry’s friend, WAS going to help, but he won’t be able too for several days. The beans have to go in the ground in the next two days or the window shuts.
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Glad Terry is feeling better ~ hope he takes it slow and easy 🙂 You take care, Linda! Things will work out just fine! Please let me know if I can help out ~
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Thank you, Elaine. We start planting beans tonight!
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That is a lot of bottom up in the top! Glad the top took umbrage and put it back where it belongs. Oh I have to email you: rainbow yesterday!
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I got your TWO lovely emails! With rainbows of amazing beauty! Thank you so much! I will post soon!
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Just catching up as we have half-decent internet connection tonight (we’re on the road…again). SEnding best best wishes for cooperative weather and thanking you for sharing the rainbow. We are in Texas heading to your state (on the way home to Oregon).
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I hope your drive goes well. I know your kids will be delighted to see you!
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Beautiful images Linda .. so pleased to hear that the rain settled down the dust. 😀 how’s Terry?
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He’s doing very well. Now it’s hard to get him to STOP working shish!
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