Rain, Rain, don't go away

It has been raining here in south Florida since last Friday. It's a good thing. We are under severe drought conditions. Steven's grandfather, a watermelon farmer here in Florida, is concerned about rumors that many local farmers won't be able to use water from Lake Okeechobee to water their crops this winter.

Lake O is about 6 feet lower than it needs to be. Last winter when the water level ran very low, experts believed that the rainy season in Florida (June-October) would replenish the lake. This was not the case. The lake is still dangerously low.

Last week Steven and I visited the lake for the second time this year. The first time was in May. The first time I saw the lake I was shocked. I figured I would see a lake like I am used to up north. But this lake was dry. It was sad and scary at the same time. Our most recent trip allayed my fears a little. It was apparent that the lake had received some much needed water over the months, but it is still thirsty.

So far we have had about 3 inches of rain at our house and the forecast calls for rain to continue through at least tomorrow. Our pool is almost overflowing, but I don't care. I'm pulling for ya, Granddaddy!