Sorry I haven't written anything for a long time. I was not well for 3 months with stomach problems. Thank the Lord, I am well now! On June 29th, my town and many other towns and states were hit by a very strange storm called a derecho. Wikipedia defined it as: a widespread, long-lived, straight-line windstorm associated with a fast moving band of severe thunderstorms. It came up very quickly and was mostly just strong winds here (clocked at 80 mph at the airport). We had some thunder and lightening but the wind was what I noticed the most. It was so strong and lasted soooooo long! Our power went out about 30 min. after it started. To make it even worse, we were in the middle of a heat-wave with the temp. that day of 101. It hit here about 9:00 that night but it was still extremely hot outside. We were very fortunate in that our power was restored after only 18 hours and we only had a couple of lower limbs break on one of our 5 large maple trees. However, others were not as fortunate. Some lost their lives, others had trees fall on their houses or cars and many were without power and water for over a week. Some still don't have power and water.
I had several things brought to my attention following this strange storm. First, I realized how much I take things like electricity and water for granted. Also, I never give any thought to being able to just drive to the grocery store or gas station or bank and get whatever I need. (Our Kroger lost all their refrigerated foods and it was 3 days before they had milk and meat again.) Second, I was happy to see how people came together to help each other by cutting down tree limbs, sharing food, water and ice and even opening up their homes to those who had no power. Thirdly, I was reminded that we are not in control. We are powerless over the forces of nature. One friend told me she thought this was God's judgement on us. I disagree with that statement. I do believe God is in control and He certainly can control the weather, but I also believe He allows weather conditions to form naturally on their own. Many strong Christians suffered due to this storm as well as non-believers.
It was a very frightening experience but the Lord saw us through it. When you go through storms (literal storms) or troubling times, remember God will see you through it and give you peace. Let me leave you with this verse: "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. the Lord be with all of you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16
(A thunderstorm has just started here so I better get off the computer, but I don't think it's going to be a bad storm and we are being blessed with much needed rain!) Talk to you later!
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