Literal storm (orig post via Insta/FB 01/11/2020)

As we anticipated the storm this weekend, we prayed for God's hands of protection to wrap around us and everyone. We prayed that we wouldn't have another devastating loss to our community, here in Lee County, Alabama, like we did on March 3, 2019. We prepared with bottled water and snacks that didn't have to be cooked just in case the power went out. As we huddled up in the hallway for safety, the adults were listening to the latest national weather service emergency alert and the kids were petting the dogs that were just as scared as they were. I couldn't hear the alert message so I shushed my kids. They weren't shushing so I turned and tapped my 14 year old on the shoulder and she turned her head with her eyes closed to let me know they were praying. My 14, 12, 11, 10 & 8 year old children were holding hands and thanking God for keeping us safe and they prayed that He would keep us safe the rest of the night. I was able to grab this blurry shot right before they said amen. I may even get some eyeballs from them for posting this but I'm so very proud of them and so thankful to God for showing them that He is a faithful and loving God! Thank you, Lord, for keeping us safe, for keeping our community and our loved ones safe and I pray that you continue to do so in the lives of the people that the storm is supposed to affect next. In Jesus Name, Amen

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