The Storm

We got hit hard by this storm. I want to put into words a bit of what I was feeling yesterday.

It was amazing as I stood in the middle of our yeard. (The only place without trees above us) and listened. I just stood there looking around at the distruction that rain could do. I could hear the rain/sleet coming down. Then every few seconds you could hear ice breaking off of a tree or power line. Every 10-15 seconds you would hear a tree break. The sound was almost eary. It sounded almost like a gun shot followed by the shattering of ice and the lound sound of the tree hitting the ground, followed by all of the ice. Then it would happen again. As I stood there, turning to see the branches as they fell, it really hit me. The amazing power of our God. He made this world, He made every part of it. 10 years agot we were hit by a straight line wind storm that took out alot of trees in town, now this. Natures way of pruning the trees. (I'll add photos later)

I am just in awe of the Power that our Lord has, yet he choose to create each of us. He choose to keep us safe in the storm, he choose to make our branch fall towards the neighbor's house, but not do much damage aside from the fence and the gutters. That is the our Father. He is sooooo big, but he makes time for us, the little. He puts our needs ahead of the trees that have been here for over 100 years.

On a side note, we had alot of fun on our livingroom camp out last night. layers of PJ's, foundue smores, lots of blankets, some candles for heat, lots of family, and extra sleep because we had no light to keep us up. Oh, and the dark. That was so amazing, it is soooo dark at night when you don't have any lights or street lights.

Thank you Lord for showing me all of these wonderful things in this storm! Please keep everyone safe as they work to clean it all up. Be with those who are still without power, keep them warm!