Summer of Seventeen

Hello! This year marks number seventeen of 2000. It has been almost one year since the earthquakes of 2016. That time was quite horrendous - it is still a memory nagging in my mind. It's good that it nags actually...this means I won't forget. I kind of want to forget because it was a negative time. But I shouldn't because it just may happen again. This time I will be more prepared. During that time we had no water for about two weeks. Fortunately our house wasn't that badly damaged, but I can't say the same for other homes. People's lives were tragically affected. People lost homes and possessions. I know several people who are now living in shelters. Too bad. Anyway, this summer is already starting out much better than that, fortunately. I think it is time to "look on the bright side of life." Let's move on with a brighter 2017!