Amongst the sogginess lies beauty

Nature's life cycle continues to unfold. Beauty continues to appear, be it Peony blossoms dropping sedately in the rain or Lilies starting into bloom. Grapevine leaves unfurl with the promise of baby grapes to come. The birds will find wild strawberries ripening under the protection of Hostas. Succulents grow large with the abundance of rain in preparation for the dryness of summer. Plants intermingle and find fellowship with each other.
The past few days has seen the wonder of friends, neighbors, relatives and strangers coming together to assist those in need. While the rain this weekend hampers the drying process people still find ways to assist,  be it a smile and hugs that so many now need, laundry by the bagfuls needing cared for, babysitting and having a listening ear. For some, the heavy heartedness has started as they experience "survivors guilt", for others relief that they can forget about their own world and step in to improve the lives of others. Many are in awe of the trucks hauling away the debris. There is visual relief as areas of green return once more. People intermingle and find fellowship with each other.