Hurricane Irene is on the prowl. We are in her path and I'm scared out of my mind. Now I know how my mom felt back in the 80's when Hurricane Gloria hit. We will most likely evacuate, leaving Saturday morning before all the mayhem. The kids are already packed and truly frightened as well.
They asked me tonight if I was scared. I looked at their precious faces and told them "more than you'll ever know." "Mom, you don't look scared." "Well, guys, if I showed you how scared I was, well, you'd be all petrified. It's my job to be strong for you all, to protect you, not only your physical selves but your spirit as well."
As a parent, I really want to protect my children, body, soul, spirit and mind. I do my best, but sometimes, especially at times like this when everywhere you turn, there is talk of impending doom. On tv tonight, our choices are hurricane watch or 9/11 shows already. I just pray and ask for guidance on how to calm their little nerves. They really worry about things they shouldn't be worrying about (where are we going to go? What if there is no electricity, how are we going to cook? What about our goldfish?)
All in all, I know we are going to be ok. I have faith that God will protect us and be with us. Whatever happens to us will be a part of His plan for us, and we just need to trust in Him. It will be ok.
So, my friends, especially those of you on the East Coast, stay safe this weekend. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, and ask you do the same for me and my family. Hugs!!
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