Monsoon...

The "season."

Now it used to be defined as three consecutive days of dew points above 50%... marked by thunderstorms, dust storms, etc.

Now, it is a set date.

A few days, maybe a week ago, my dad declared the arrival of the monsoon based on the drip from his A/C.  Yet, the moisture was riding in on the jet-stream from the Pacific NW down into the SW.

The past few days however, the moisture blooms in Northern Mexico pushing up into the SW... this marks the beginning of the monsoon in my opinion!

Regardless, in the SW when temperatures routinely are above 100, 110, 120 during the heat of the day... those thunderstorms that develop, blow in, bring rain, and drop the temperature into the 70's or 80's in a matter of minutes... that welcome reprieve... this is what makes living in this region worth it!

I have been in regions that are cold, have snow, that are hot and humid, etc.  Personally, I prefer to be able to cool down vs. warm up...

The funny thing is... 4 or 5 months from now... this region has the potential for freezing temperatures!

So, I share these lyrics, from the song Turn! Turn! Turn! (to Everything There is a Season) by The Byrds...

To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones
A time to gather stones together

To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time of war, a time of peace
A time of love, a time of hate
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracing

To everything - turn, turn, turn
There is a season - turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time to love, a time to hate
A time of peace, I swear it's not too late!


To my extended family...

We have experienced much in these past few months.  Please keep in mind, the season of our lives are turning...

May the Peace of the Lord be upon you and with you, comfort you, and guide you.  Amen.