Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Carnage





I must rid myself of images which haunt my nights.

Photographs had to be taken
 of a scene of terrible destruction.

I will not post the photos here.






 We had a terrible thunder storm a few days ago.

Lightning struck one of our pastures.

They were all standing in a circle.
All 17 of them.

It killed four of them, instantly.

Four beautiful Charolais Cattle.
Gina







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9 comments:

  1. **Anne**August 14, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your cattle. There is nothing we can do about the wrath of nature but I hope the images you have been left with don't stay with you for long.
    Take care,
    Anne xx

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  2. Nella MillerAugust 14, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Gina, I am so saddened by this.....Nature is angry, damaged, hurt...I am not sure what is going on everywhere....my heart goes out to you.
    We just experienced a devastating thunderstorm two weeks ago in our area....N.xo

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  3. FrancesAugust 14, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Gina, what a very sudden and awful strike. I think that this year has made me more and more aware of extreme weather. The word storm has taken on a much stronger meaning in my mind.

    Best wishes to you and your family as you try to find ways to absorb what has happened to those beautiful cows. Perhaps your being able to share this experience through your post will be helpful.

    xo

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  4. GeorgiannaAugust 14, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I'm so very sorry to hear that you've experienced such a dramatic and awful event at your beautiful home, Gina. My thoughts are with you. xo

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  5. Mark D. RuffnerAugust 14, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of these innocent creatures, and that it was so close to your heart. I send good thoughts and best wishes to you both. — Mark

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  6. Dahling1August 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Dear Gina,
    As a child I could sense when a terrible storm was on the way and I would pray that it would pass without
    harming us. That is all one can do in the face of nature's force unleashed.I am so sorry about the fate of your beautiful cattle and the images that haunt you.
    With warmest hugs, Sieglinde

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  7. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I too am sorry to hear of this..

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  8. RosemaryAugust 15, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Dear Gina - I was upset to learn about the tragic and unforeseen loss of four of your beautiful Charolais cattle. The face of nature can be benign but also cruel. I am sure that the image is one that you will never forget but hopefully in time it will gradually soften. Thinking of you.

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  9. GinaAugust 16, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Dear Friends, Anne, Nella, Ramble Ann, Frances, Georgianna, Mark, Sieglinde and Rosemary. Thank you so very much for your kind words and good wishes. It is so appreciated. ox Gina

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