OK, that new weather word “derecho” is officially getting on my nerves. It’s a new catch phrase being used with alarming frequency by the Weather Channel and Accuweather clans. Part of my annoyance with this word is that for the first two days I told people about it, I was mispronouncing it. I said, “DEH-ri-ko.” Evidently it is a much more sophisticated word, “deh-RAY-cho.” Live and learn. The other thing that’s bugging me about this word is that it is a pretty big, scary straight line wind storm, and they keep saying it may head our way.
I think I will stop thinking about this word now, and think instead on my refuge, my safe harbor in any storm, my rock. “For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by.” -Psalm 57:1 Yes, the storms will come and go, but Jesus remains the same forever. Wherever you are today, pray, stay safe, and trust in God, your refuge. Blessings, Lisa
Thanks, I needed that today…
You are welcome…I needed it too. A lot of times I write to remind myself of things that I lose track of. Have a blessed day. 🙂 Lisa
Guess what? I don’t like it either. But since I don’t know how to say it, and I don’t know what it is, I ignore it. That works for me. (Even as the straight line wind blows me away.)
I like that…that works for me too. 🙂
I’ve never heard that word before I read your blog today. But then, I don’t watch the weather very much, either.
I’m sorry to be the one to have to introduce it to you. I tell you what, just pretend you never heard it and you can go back to happy oblivion. 🙂 Have a good weekend, Lisa