Through the storm...

If you live in the DFW area, you knew there were some very severe storms here last night. And if you know me, you know that I am VERY afraid of lightening and tornadoes. (well who isn't i guess but still). Anyways, I was driving home last night and basically trying to outrun the storm. What everyone tells you not to do, am I right?! I would look in my rear view mirror and see pitch black clouds. I would look pretty much right above me and see the line where it started to slowly fade to black. Then ahead of me a much lighter gray. Very close lightening all around me, as well as very heavy winds. Debris was flying all over the road. Well, I suppose it was debris and not hail...it was lightly raining, not pouring. There were some definite wall clouds (tornado forming clouds) and I could see what I only hoped was scud coming down from them. I.was.booking.it.home. I didn't care at that moment if I was speeding, or got a ticket. I just wanted to be home safe with my family. I was hoping that the storm wasn't moving faster than me (about 55mph) so that I could beat the worst part home. They were saying winds in excess of 70mph, and who am I to know that couldn't take my car out, with me in it? Needless to say I was quite scared. I did eventually get home, before the major part hit. I literally ran inside and went and sat in the hall and cried. Maybe a little over-dramatic? Possibly. But I was SO.SCARED. I will never EVER try to out run a storm like that again. If I have to stay somewhere longer, or be late to someplace else it is worth it to me.

Hug your families a little tighter today. :)