As many of you will know, this summer has been really harsh in the United States, with drought conditions over much of the country. This site can help to give you some idea of the situation: http://www.lawrencevilleweather.com/drought.html
Having just arrived back at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton Nebraska for the start of a new year, I have been able to see first-hand just how dry it has been, and it has been very dry! But today, Our Good Lord sent us a little present!