come together

We are here on day 3 of the biggest flood since 2010 and the water won't be going anywhere soon.  The Forked Deer is at flood stage, expected to crest during tonight BUT the Mississippi is not cresting until the weekend so our water here can't go anywhere.  Same for the Obion.  This is a massive flood event and not just here, but also in other southern states.  I sincerely hope that FEMA still has some money.

Our stupid state legislature passed something that will urge kids to "get married and have kids."  OMG.  You cannot legislate that...it is a personal choice.  But they are trying here in good old red Tennessee.  

My neighbors have been great about helping out.  There is one guy who can get in and out.  He made a run for me yesterday.  Clara has a house down the road where here chickens are and she brought me some eggs.  We rally around each other and talk about past floods.  This is a big one for the record books.

I had to call in for work on Monday night and will probably not make it for my Thursday shift.  That ain't good for the bank account, ya' know?  As my brother says "It is what it is."  In the grand scheme of what's going on, it's not major.   Our economy is tanking and our freedoms are vanishing.  According to the powers that be we should just hang tight for six months to a year for the magic to happen.  Meanwhile, Trump is planning a multimillion dollar military parade for his birthday.  SMH and cry emogi.

Lauren is staying in Jackson until she can get back here.  We talked this morning about positivity and whatnot.  We are great cheerleaders for each other when times are hard.  And when things are good?  We are grateful.  Y'all do the same ^j^