Thunder and Hail Storm on August 29, 2011

Well this is quite the week. Not only have we had an earthquake and a hurricane this week we also have added a thunder and hail storm to the list for this week's mysterious weather. If you listen close enough you can hear the thunder. Note that you heard the thunder with the doors and windows closed. That's how loud and on top of us it was. Just wanted to share a little excitement with you all. I'm not one that likes to be excited by myself. I enjoy sharing with others............


The four pictures is what the TV was warning us about. On one of the pics it has Franklin and Granville on the bottom of it. Those are the two counties that Brad & Danielle and Rich and I live in.


Even though this is a "Journey" blog, we've been home for the last "two journey's". They've come right to us instead of us going to them. Pretty neat and a great way to save money. :))).

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Today we stayed home while the outskirts of Hurricane Irene blew in. I took some pics of what we did to pass the time. As I'm typing this the sky is getting lighter and clearer, the wind slowing down and the rain has stopped for now. What a day it has been. We didn't have to go anyplace to be entertained.

We got no flooding here, no high winds, no fallen trees in our neighborhood so much less than we were anticipating. Our church did lose power so hopefully it will come back on tonight so we can have church tomorrow. It been a slow, lazy day but so thankful and also praying for those whose homes were damaged, those who were killed etc. Now praying for those in the way of the storm going up the East Coast.

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The Beauty of PA......

Last month, Brad (our Church Planter Pastor) and Rich took a group of people up to PA to work with our new Church Plant Pastor, Billy Morrison. He and his wife Michelle have 4 children and have just relocated to Harrisburg, PA. The team did prayer walks in the neighborhoods where the Morrison's live. They were able to to do some at two of their kids schools and the principals of the schools were so thankful. When the group wasn't working, praying the streets or having meetings then Brad took us on some sightseeing so we can begin to get a heart for the unsaved people in PA. During the times that Danielle and I couldn't go with the team (we had the twins), then we went and explored. But one of the highlights was visiting a friend who used to live here and has moved back to PA. She lives somewhat of an isolated life as there aren't stay at home moms that she has met yet in her little community. We went shopping, ate lunch at her home and went and saw some baby colts. It was great to see Heather along with her two little ones, Zyan and Anissa. Abigail was enthralled with the corn and how it grew so Heather took some time to explain it to her as they have corn growing on their farm. Needless to say, it was a wonderful week. Rich even bought me a wagon for gardening from one of the Amish businessmen he and Brad have met and become acquainted with.


I don't know how to import the video on here so I'll have to give you the address so you can access it yourself.  Sorry about that.

http://vimeo.com/27947339

Ecclesiastes 3:1a, TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON.............

As the heat and humidity is starting to break here in NC, I know it means that Fall is around the corner. I love Fall as a season. Next month, when the leaves start to turn hues of oranges, reds, yellows, rusts and browns, you can envision that change is on its way. The leaves start rustling, there's a nip of cooler air in the breeze and there's an excitement in many people's lives. Change is one of the hardest things in life that we have to do. We like comfort, familiarity, and feeling like we are in charge of our life. The real truth is that God created seasons and we have Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. On the calendar the season changes every three months. There have been many changes since I last blogged. Those changes include grandchildren, growing in my marriage, relationships with people and appreciating and loving my family. If life did not change, we would not grow. As hard as it is, I am thankful for change for I know that my Lord leads me each step of the way. God has given us wisdom to use, knowledge to learn, and ears to listen. Embrace the life God has given you right where you are. Live each day as if it were your last so as to use your time wisely. God Bless........