A stormy night leads to death and distruction at sunrise.
Fortunately, the distruction was east of St. Petersburg. Homes were turned into kindling. The pictures make me very thankful and appreciative that the storm didn't create tornadoes here. Many people have already been found dead. I am so very grateful to have been among the ones blessed to be spared. I pray that the people who were in harm's way get electricity and find safety soon.
The power of weather is enormous and can never be underestimated. Life is fragile and precious. We are blessed to have today to enjoy and give thanks.
Below is the official announcement from Punxsutawney Phil:
Bulletin - Groundhog Day 2006 arrived!
Phil saw his shadow!
There will be six more weeks of winter!
Groundhog Day grew out of a mainly German superstition that if a hibernating animal casts a shadow February 2-- the Christian holiday of Candlemas -- winter will last another six weeks.If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will be early.
Stay hopeful, warm, safe and happy!