Nature's beauty and destruction

Heather Black, center, is comforted by her husband J.P. Black, left, both of Beaver Crossing and Rick Ragsdale, right, of Lincoln, during joint church service at the United Methodist Church on May 18, 2013 in Beaver Crossing. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 Beaver Crossing was hit by an F3 tornado causing severe damage. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Lynn Pethoud, left, Rita Pethoud, second from left, holding Aidyn Pethoud, center, with Brian Pethoud and Tim Pethoud, right, walk down West St. on May 18, 2013 in Beaver Crossing, Neb. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 Beaver Crossing was hit by an F3 tornado causing severe damage. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Country Neighbors store after it was hit by a tornado pictured on May 18, 2013 in Beaver Crossing, Neb. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 Beaver Crossing was hit by an F3 tornado causing severe damage. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Boots sit on the porch of a house damaged by the recent tornado on May 18, 2013 in Beaver Crossing, Neb. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 Beaver Crossing was hit by an F3 tornado causing severe damage. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

BEAVER CROSSING  -- Heather Black, center, is comforted by her husband J.P. Black, left, both of Beaver Crossing during joint church service at the United Methodist Church on May 18, 2013 in Beaver Crossing. On Sunday, May 11, 2014 Beaver Crossing was hit by an F3 tornado causing severe damage. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

A rainbow arches above the tree line on May 14, 2014 in  Louisville, Neb. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

An injured fox that was hit by a car pictured at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Inc. on May 14, 2014 in  Louisville. Last year, the nonprofit signed up Omaha Gives! and ended up earning more than 10 percent of its annual budget. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Squirrels lay together at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Inc. on May 14, 2014 in Louisville. Last year, the nonprofit signed up Omaha Gives! and ended up earning more than 10 percent of its annual budget. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 A baby raccoon feeds on a bottle of formula at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Inc. on May 14, 2014 in  Louisville. Last year, the nonprofit signed up Omaha Gives! and ended up earning more than 10 percent of its annual budget. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Sydney Harlow of Omaha Westside prepares to hit the ball during the finals of the MHSAA Tennis Tournament on May 15, 2014 at the Koch Family Outdoor Tennis Center in Omaha. Courtney Warren of Omaha Marian won number one singles. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Courtney Warren of Omaha Marian, second from left, celebrates with teammates Sara Flaxbeard, left, Julia Tatten, center, and Morgan Crockett, right, after winning number one singles during the finals of the MHSAA Tennis Tournament on May 15, 2014 at the Koch Family Outdoor Tennis Center in Omaha. Courtney Warren of Omaha Marian won number one singles. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Gretna's Jacob Ridpath, No. 15, left, and Hastings' Garret Vanbrocklin, No. 11, right, run for the ball during the Gretna vs. Hastings game of the Class B NSAA Boys State Championship soccer tournament on May 16, 2014 at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Elkhorn South's Jonny Strevey, No. 17, left, and Lincoln Pius X Nick Pohlen, No. 8, chase the ball during the Elkhorn South vs. Lincoln Pius X game of the Class B NSAA Boys State Championship soccer tournament on May 16, 2014 at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. Lincoln Pius X beat Elkhorn South with a final score of 2-1.SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Lincoln Pius X teammates celebrate a goal during the Elkhorn South vs. Lincoln Pius X game of the Class B NSAA Boys State Championship soccer tournament on May 16, 2014 at Morrison Stadium in Omaha. Lincoln Pius X beat Elkhorn South with a final score of 2-1.SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Group photo of the International Baccalaureate graduates on May 18, 2013 during graduation for Omaha Central at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha. Omaha Central graduated students from their first International Baccalaureate program. SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Samantha Mareno, left, Amara Meeks, center, and Sydney Peterson, right, check their hair with their cell phones during graduation for Omaha Central on May 18, 2013 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha.  SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

 Marshauna Martin takes a selfie on stage during graduation for Omaha Central on May 18, 2013 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha.  SARAH HOFFMAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Springtime in Omaha

Janice Seldon, left, and Ann Kruger, right, read sheet music during choir rehearsal on April 30, 2014 at the Church of the Resurrection in Omaha.

Juanita H Johnson, left, Janice Seldon, center, and Marlene Belik, right share a laugh in between a church service and choir rehearsal on April 30, 2014 at the Church of the Resurrection in Omaha.

Katie Janssen of Summit, South Dakota pulls back an arrow during the Nebraska Renaissance Faire on May 4, 2014 at the Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion, Neb. The festival featured music, comedy, booths and activities.

Brent Rasmussen looks out on to the field during practice for the Nebraska Barons wheelchair softball team on April 22, 2014 at Seymour Smith Park in Omaha. Rasmussen had his leg amputated in 2002 after he was hit by a car while helping someone on the side of the road.

Brent Rasmussen pitches during practice for the Nebraska Barons wheelchair softball team on April 22, 2014 at Seymour Smith Park in Omaha. Rasmussen had his leg amputated in 2002 after he was hit by a car while helping someone on the side of the road.

Spectators watch the Creighton Prep vs. Millard West soccer game in the rain on April 29, 2014 at Carmen & Don Leahy Stadium in Omaha. Creighton Prep won with a final score of 1-0.

Machol Chol, right of Grand Island High School, right, pulls in front of Tanner Cate, left, of Fremont High School, during the 800 meter run at the Omaha North Invite on May 1, 2014 at Omaha North High School in Omaha.

Connor Boyens, second from left, of Elkhorn South High School and Edward Rule, lower center, of Papillion-La Vista High School, rest after running the 800 meter race during the Dennis Smith Invitational track meet on April 24, 2014 at Papillion-La Vista South High School in Papillion.