I don't mind thunderstorms in the daytime. I enjoy watching lightning from the safety of my house and especially over the water but as for the night...not so much!
I realize my fear stems from the fact lightning struck our house when I was a child. Thankfully no one was injured and our house escaped serious damage, but I remember the sound of lightning hitting the metal fan vent on the side of our house.
I can honestly say having children alleviated much of my angst and put everything into perspective. As a Mom I did not want to alarm them during severe thunderstorms. I shared childhood memories such as my Dad's nickname for thunderstorms and a story my Mom told my sisters and I during a wicked storm.
I suppose we asked her why it thundered. She responded that when she was a little girl her Mom told her that the angels were bowling. Whenever there was a loud burst of thunder, a lucky angel had knocked all the pins down. I had this vivid image of beautiful Angels,standing on puffy clouds bowling, and yes they were wearing bowling shoes!
So, the next time you are awakened by a booming thunderstorm, instead of being annoyed, just remember the angels are bowling.
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