The sounds of a storm captivated our attention as we watched the bouts of fog, clouds, wind, and rain pass by. The town and fjord were deserted Saturday and Sunday as the waves swelled until they could no longer hold themselves and tipped over, frothing on the surface with white caps. Seabirds pushed the local seagulls off their usual perch, forcing them up near our house, all facing forward, into the escalating wind, waiting for this storm to pass. Everyone in town stayed inside. In the house, we embraced the downtime; school work, scones, and reading filled our days. By afternoon, we ventured out for runs and berry picking and the girls played games of survival near the local lighthouse.
Looking around at this harsh landscape, reminds me of the importance of community, and our little town is like a miniature version of every city. It has a school, a church, a store, a bar, a park, and a cafe (on the porch of someone's house). There is a local run on the town's mile-long road. They have their quirks; one quarter mile section of the road changes names halfway through.
We all have our paths, dreams, and aspirations, but when the wind blows, our community keeps us protected.