We have just been through a stressful week of watching a massive hurricane tear through the islands and head straight to Florida. We prepared all we could, but how do you ever really prepare? It Irma had hit our area of Florida at a Category 4 or 5, it would have been devastating. Category 2 was more than enough. I prayed and tried not to panic as we waited and the winds were battering my home.
What did I learn from Hurricane Irma?
I learned the value of family texting me almost hourly to be sure we were okay. Of family researching and telling me where there were still gas stations with any gas (I didn’t even mind waiting in line 30-45 minutes to get gas). My family reached out with love and support from 900 miles away and I felt that love. It gave me strength and encouragement.
I found strength in my neighbors as we worked together and shared provisions. Who knew that a flashlight or extra ice would be such a blessing? Even raking up massive amounts of limbs and leaves was a blessing…becasue we were okay!
I have a newfound respect for my iPhone which kept me connected to family and friends. I was not so alone when I was constantly communicating with everyone. Knowing that those I love in this area were okay too was a huge blessing.
Today we got out and drove a little in our area. I saw many trees completely uprooted and heard stories from others of their difficulties. Very few places are open even today, two days later. I was so happy to see a grocery store once again open. And McDonalds!!! My husband and I hurried into McDonalds for a late breakfast only to find a limited menu of quarter pounders, chicken nuggets and fries. I would have never imagined how blessed I would feel to eat chicken nuggets and fries!!
How many blessings do we just take for granted? I plan to start looking for the blessings in my life and not getting so overcome by problems. Life itself is a huge blessing. Remember the old hymn?
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God has done.
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