Rain, rain, go away.

I am guessing this is the mantra of many towns in New England.  So much destruction from the flooding of Hurricane Irene.  The cleanup and repairs will take so very long. 

The ground and rivers just can't hold any more rain.  So the rains of the past few days have led to more flooding in nearby areas.  Closed roads and bridges.  Cleanup efforts placed on hold.

So today's sunshine is such a blessing.  Such a beautiful sight.  And tomorrow is supposed to be more of the same.  More sunshine to dry the soil and allow the rivers time to recede. 

My prayers are with the families who have lost so much.  Their homes, businesses, and churches.  My heart breaks for each of them.  Please be praying for them during this time of such great loss.

This is a picture my friend took at her church, which was destroyed by Hurricane Irene.  If you would like to learn more and maybe even help, visit the church's website.