There have been several bad storms roaring through the South over the past couple days. Yesterday, (4/27) at 10:45 a big ole' tree fell on my parents home. Thank goodness for God's protection as they hovered in the hallway. In a blink of the eye, life can change. The beautiful home they share, the home Kaitlin and I grew up in, is now in need of a major facelift. It isn't "totalled", but everything was moved out and into storage last evening. I spoke to dad briefly at lunch time yesterday and he was full of energy as they were dis-mounting the flat screen from the living room (he's probably hoping to get a bigger one, ha!). I got to hear moms voice for a few minutes last evening and she sounded so joyful...so full of life and thankful for their safety. The way the church family, family and friends wrapped their arms around my precious parents amazes me. There is no earthly love that compares to the love we have in Christ. When we are like-minded in this way, amazing things happen. Everyone came together for a common purpose...and they did so in love. The entire house and all their belongings was packed up and hauled into storage units in just 12 hours! Someone donated a 25 foot rental truck to move their belongings. The greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all our heart; the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbor as we love ourselves (Matt. 22:37-40). These wonderful people gave selflessly of themselves out of love. What an inspiration! Between family, church family and good friends, my heart was at peace last night knowing that God was providing. Philippians 4 says that God will meet all our needs...He does ALWAYS provide, doesn't He?
Be Blessed!
With love, Stefanie
I am so glad for your parents safety. And to hear that their attitudes are of contentment in the Lord is such a blessing. Dennis and Kathy are a testament to how Christians should live their lives everyday, and when at the feet of turmoil, having such a rich outlook on the way they have been blessed is absolutly humbling.
ReplyDeleteI pray for their continued safety and speedy recovery of their home as the days progress.
Much love,
Keith