UPDATE 8.28.12: Hurricane Isaac has passed us by but woe to the people who live in New Orleans and parts of Alabama, particularly.
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9.2.10: Life can change so quickly, particularly here in the south where there are hurricanes. I was talking with some friends last night and wishing that we could go back to the days when hurricane warnings were not even thought twice about. I have lived in Florida since 1970 and never even listened to the news when something was mentioned about hurricanes. In 2004 that all changed when Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan came directly into our area.
Our electricity (do you have any idea how MANY things run on electricity?) was out for 8 days with Charley, 3 days with Frances and 1 day with Ivan in 2004. We got a taste of what it must be like to live in a Third World country so it was good for that reason. It also gave me more empathy for people when hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes or tsunamies strike. I won't go into much detail about that time other than to say that it was pretty miserable with quite a bit of property damage and expense for us.
Needless to say, I was a little nervous when I saw news about these hurricanes brewing in the Atlantic Ocean yesterday.
I am greatly relieved that the charts indicate they will most likely go around us probably leaving us fairly wet this weekend. There is a 4th storm called #10 brewing near Africa which could cause some problems.
Always something to pray for but trusting that God has our good in mind for whatever happens...
Rom. 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good
to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
1Pet. 5:6-7
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him,
because He cares for you.
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