Saturday, March 3, 2012

I'm Not Dorothy...


This isn't Kansas and I don't have a dog named Toto.  But like Judy Garland in the Wizard Of Oz, yesterday I found myself being caught in the path of a terrible storm.  Not one of my own making, but one I had to deal with none the less.


Forces of nature are scary things.  I've survived many hurricanes in my lifetime.  Living so close to the Gulf of Mexico almost promises that you will be visited by Mother Nature's fury once in a while. But with hurricanes you have time to get out of the storm's path.  Tornados are different.  They arrive at a moment's notice and almost always leave a path of destruction behind.


Yesterday, not only did I make it through the storm, I witnessed an act of love and friendship I will not soon forget.  As I was huddled in our school's bathroom with a toddler beside me, my best friend was standing guard outside the door while a funnel cloud tried it's best to materialize in front of him.  I'm not really sure what he thought he could do should Mother Nature decide to show her power, but what a testimonial to love and friendship that he was willing to try and protect his loved ones!

It's times like these that put my writing problems into perspective.  How can I let a little writer's block get me down when there are tornadoes in my path?  The fear of failure...or success... doesn't have a chance when I realize I overcame so much fear yesterday.  With patience and the support of my friends, I will weather any writer's storm with the same perseverance I did yesterday's funnel cloud.  I know with the coming daylight there will be clear skies, and maybe even a published book or two on my horizon.  Mother Nature...don't you just love her?


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  1. janetMarch 3, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I love the movie Wizard Of Oz. I have lived through very bad hurricanes. I fear tornadoes. And I have a begrudging respect for Mother Nature. I guess writer's block is a mere blip that I shouldn't worry about.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      That's the way to think about it, Janet!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. Beth StilbornMarch 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Thank goodness you're safe! Tornadoes are such scary, unpredictable, ruthless things.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 3:46 PM

      Thanks, Beth...yes it was scary but today is a beautiful day so I am grateful!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. Julie HedlundMarch 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    That's an incredible experience you had. Tornadoes are so frightening. Also, what a friend!!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM

      I agree, Julie. And yes, he holds such a special place in my heart. He is lucky enough to have a wife that appreciates him and a beautiful daughter I love dearly. I am so glad to have that terrifying experience behind me and don't want to repeat it any time soon...lol

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. Penny Parker KlostermannMarch 3, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Glad you're safe. My heart goes out to all those who have suffered loss.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 3:54 PM

      I feel the same way, Penny. So many lives lost and so much damage. A lot of damage in my city but thankfully my little house survived.

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. stephen HayesMarch 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Glad you're okay. As for writer's block, I like to think of that as the baking time before your mental cookies are ready to come out of the oven.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      Lol...I LIKE how you think, Stephen!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    I'm glad you were able to stay safe. Situations like these do help put life in perspective.

    Richard

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks, Richard, so true.

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Jarm Del BoccioMarch 3, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Thank the Lord you are okay, Donna...you will certainly have something to write about for a long time!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      Now if I could just get a picture book out of it... ;-)

      Thanks, Jarm, for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Thats the spirit! A picture book! Glad to hear you are okay. Thankgoodness for your dear friend. Thinking of you Donna.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      You are so sweet, Diane, for thinking of me. I'm fine and yes, thank goodness for my dear friend! He is an amazing individual and I am so honored that he calls me his friend.

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. PamMarch 4, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    We are glad you're okay, Donna and what an act of courage from your friend. Well you were both courageous. It's amazing how life's events change our perspectives. I love your, And still I write attitude! An mentioned on a previous post...You Go Girl!

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  10. Think Positive, Be PositiveMarch 4, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Awww, thank you for your kind words, Pam! I don't consider myself "courageous"...I had no choice but to deal with the situation because I certainly couldn't try to outrun the storm...lol...

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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