Just Sew It

On July 31, 1987, Edmonton experienced a storm like it had never before. An F4 tornado tore through parts of the city and ended the lives of 27 people. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was twenty years old and I was just learning how to drive. I was desperate for the weather to end as I wanted to go driving with my dad so I could practice for my road test. I stood at the front window staring at the trees blowing so hard I thought they were going to be ripped out of their roots. I thought, “this is weird”. But at the same time I was still wishing it would end soon so I could go driving. A short time later, the news of a tornado had ripped through our city was all over the radio and t.v. I was shocked as many people were. A tornado? in Edmonton?? Yes, there are very small twisters in our Province but an F4? Very rare. From that day on Edmonton residents have always feared an occurrence of that day. Last night was no different. We have had a heat wave for weeks and last night the skies opened up. Very scary. Anyone who is old enough to remember that day always looks at the clouds to see if they have a greenish colour to them and just prays a twister will not rip through.

A poor little wild rabbit that likes to chill on our grass was huddled against our hedge. I felt so sorry for him. I had wished you would find shelter under our deck instead. I wished I could go out there to grab him but he is wild and would run. I would have made it worse for him. I have such a soft heart when it comes to animals.

Anyways, I hate extreme hot weather as the possibility of a tornado is always present.