Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Weathering the Storms

The first national nightmare I remember was John F. Kennedy being shot. I was in first grade and our teacher platform carrying the president’s coffin.

Since then, there have been natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes. There has been all manner of human depravity in the name of power and “rights.” We have weathered two 9/11 tragedies and, in the U.K., 7/11. Terrorism comes in many forms.

Last week, Hurricane Sandy came right to my front door. Being the “lucky” ones, we were without power for only three days and three nights. Many others are still, after more than a week, without power, and some, many without homes, whilst still others are burying their dead.

Yet, we have seen some of the best of humankind; our neighbor shared his generator power so that our freezer goods wouldn’t go bad. People with gas grills were cooking food for neighbors which would have otherwise gone bad. Those with power are sharing their homes and their electricity to anyone who has need. Samaritan’s Purse sent people to local churches to help people devastated by the storm by cleaning out what was left of their homes. Utility workers from states not affected by the storm caravanned to our aid.

Yes, there are looters and burglars and scam artists looking to make a quick buck with inferior or non-existent repairs. However, kindness has been the rule.

Just don’t try to cut into a gas line in Jersey. It would could get really ugly.

*I wrote this a few days ago. Today, a Nor’Easter came in and we have wet snow. Some areas which had their power restored are losing it again. Please pray.

12 comments:

  1. I didn't know you were in the path of the storms. You have already been prayed for many times, but more specifically tonight. Please, take care and thanks for sharing the "good" in the storm.

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    1. Thank you so much, Angie. Prayer is my favorite solution!

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  2. Gail I heard that on the news, and I am praying for you, and all those who are being affected by these storms, and all the devastation.
    Hugs, Dianne

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    1. Thanks so much, Dianne. There are so many people suffering and we are doing fine.

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  3. Hi Gail,

    So sorry that you are again affected by storms, praying now - Take Care

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    1. Thanks for the prayers, Nita. All is well with us.

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  4. How did you fare the Nor'easter?

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    1. We had no problems with the Nor'easter, Angie. Thank you for asking.

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  5. I will, I am glad to see the spirit of generosity alive and well, of course it's there but sometimes in our busy day to day we don't take the opportunity to participate until it's thrust upon us. In my thoughts and prayers, all of you.

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    1. Thank you, Marie. We are well. I have been praying healing for your knees.

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  6. The weather has been so wild this whole year. It is so nice to see people helping each other out.

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  7. Hi Gail,

    Thank you for your comment, it's nice to see you again! I have missed you!

    I'm sorry to hear about this, it makes it more real knowing it's affecting people I know - being from England we're kind of sheltered from this kind of crazy weather, though we've had terrible floods, but it's always a shock to see the devestation the hurricanes cause over there.

    Keep safe, I know that amongst the kind people you have mentioned, you are one of them :) Take care!

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