Protection in the Storm

 

Daily Gratitude Year 14-Day 163: Today, I am grateful for protection in the storm.

Walker and Amber were hit the hardest with roof and gutter damage, but never lost power. Chase and Emma lost power, but no known damage. Our little pocket of the neighborhood lost branches an small trees in places, but the worst missed us.

Our dear friend (who has been like family for 35 years) was caught in the mess on 74. She sheltered at the Goodfield, IL, gas station by Busy Corner, but felt winds she had never felt. She was heading West, so she saw the massive semi truck and trailer accident on 74E. Good Samaritans were trying to help those in the trucks. She and many others were praying for those inside awaiting rescue workers who were struggling to get there in the storm.

The Crandalls lost nearly all of their trees but God spared the house and cars. Seriously, it was as if angels put the trees down safely so the house and cars were spared.

Todd and Sarah had some fence damage. The Leanders are good. Ryan headed out to help a friend whose home was hit.

The huge trees uprooted are in Idlewood park where we spend many Thursdays in the summer enjoying concerts. Tonight was obviously cancelled. (Some of the trees pictured are there.)

I am sure we will hear more today, but we are grateful for protection in the storm. We will hear more today about their declared status. The best status of all is safe.

Today, I am grateful for protection in the storm.