The Storm

If you'll notice I haven't been blogging much lately - largely in part to the massive June 15th wind and hail storm we had here in Childress.

The storm dumped a bunch of hail on town as well as winds in excess of 90 miles per hour. My house, while it fared better than most, suffered roof damage and my backyard fence was blown down.

For a while, life here in Childress was surreal. No power and phone service for a number of hours coupled with no leaves on any tree in town made things look and feel strange.

I actually watched the storm from south of town for a while. The radio indicated that the storm had passed so I went home. Right when I got to my street, the wind started. Then when I got to my house, the power failed and the hail began.

Right at nightfall, the storm was over and the whole town was enveloped in an unfamiliar darkness.

My kids, however, loved the post-storm experience as they though it was like camping.