We arrived in St. George just a few days before Christmas. There was warning of severe rain and melting snow, which meant... watch the river.
The river had flooded surprisingly just 5 years before. Following that flood there were several precautions made that would prevent similar damage if another flood occured. So we waited. We watched from my parents property up on the hill, as the water kept rising. The river which on the average day is mild and easy to cross, was now a beast. The animals in the field were wailing, and the river rumbling... Rescue time. The boys went down to the farm to free the cows, birds, and gather the horses.
It was a terrifying, emotional and bonding time for our family. We were grateful to be together and extremely grateful the rain subsided.
Now: Operation clean-up. The farm was left covered in mud, fences down, and trees a mess, but for the most part the property stayed in tact. We'll see what spring brings to this child wonderland. It's a favorite place for my children to go.
Truly wish we could have stayed longer to help out... seriously.
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