Friday, April 07, 2006

Pray for Us!!!

As I'm typing this post, lightening lights up the night sky. There's an eerie calm outside. According to the storm chaser we stopped and talked to on the way home tonight over 40 people have already died in our state this week due to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. It was cool to see his big truck parked up on the corner. He's got all the satellite gear & storm equipment rigged up just like those guys in the movie 'Twister'. He was very serious when he told us to "Go home, batten down the hatches and prepare for a Hell of a night". Tonight we face 3 different major storm fronts. A cold front from the north, a warm front from the west and a warm front from the south. When the 3 converge around midnight tonight it's expected to unleash hail storms, 100+ mph winds and tornadoes that may cause severe damage to our region.
We've done everything to prepare for this- our closet is fortified with pillows, etc since we have no cellar to go to. The children are frightened and we are trying to re-assure them that we are in God's hands and everything will be alright. It's going to be a wild night! I'm both thrilled and terrified by storms. The power & energy behind them are amazing!! So pray for us. Hope our barn, cottage and shed will hold up in the wind. Pray for our friends and neighbors in the area as well as for the families of those who have already died.

PS. According to the stormwatcher, based on current data- last years hurricane season is nothing compared to what's in store this year....

5 comments:

Kev said...

when i first saw all your comments in my inbox...i thought...stalker...but then i realized that you are just a cool person who stalks...just kidding - about the stalker stuff. thanks for stopping by and i have bookmarked you. will visit often.

love your blog. hope you are OK through the storms...some of them are coming our way after 1:00 am tonight.

Peace-out!

Andy said...

Dear Lord, we pray for the safety of this family - we ask for your protection over them and pray for their peace of mind and heart as well, that they will not be afraid, knowing that you are with them.

We ask this in Your Name, Amen.

Shelly Hanson said...

I'm so sorry!!! God is with you. Everything happens for a reason and I know you'll be fine. My prayers are with you and your Family. May he bless and keep you safe, as well as your neighbors and loved ones.

Aiman said...

May Allah bless and protect you always, sister! At the end of the day, you will be happy.

Sam!! said...

My prayers are always there with you and your people friend. May Allah bless and protect you all.

Takecare of urself n all around,

Samrina