Hurricane Isaac

It started off as typical day when there's a bad storm. We all slept in one room because I didn't want us split. The boys were on a mattress on the floor and we were in the bed. We rose to no electricity, no water and HUNGRY! Demond went in the garage to fix breakfast on the grill and we followed behind him… outside the clouds were threatening, the rain was endless but there was still a sense of calmness in the air despite the strong winds.  We looked around and noticed that the area behind the house was flooded and so was the street in front of the house.  But there was still grass that was visible along the side of the house and in the front.  We went back inside and ate, we may have stayed inside for about an hour or so…when we went back outside everything had changed drastically it was now extremely gloomy outside, there was no sign of grass only water that went back as far as we could see… What was once visibly our yard, our street, our driveway was replaced with never-ending water resembling a lake with mailboxes, houses and cars strategically placed in it.  

We called to be rescued because the water rose really fast. I grabbed everyone's hand and we made a circle on the floor, it was time to pray..."Lord we come before you giving you all the glory, all the honor and all the praise! I pray the blood covering over me and my family, I ask that you send your angels to watch over and protect us during this storm. We love you Lord, Amen."

A fire truck came hours later "Someone will be back in 25 minutes to get you, be ready!" was shouted through the intercom. We opened the door without thinking and a tidal wave of water stormed in the house, it was instant panic as the water poured into the house. We closed the door and tried to absorb as much water as possible. Later a boat came that took us away from our home.  We floated away with all signs of coming back to anything pointing at slim to none.  

While in the boat we were surrounded with devastation but not defeat so that in itself was a blessing. During this test God used so many people to show his Greatness and for that I will always be thankful.  God's favor just kept shining through so many people.  The love, sincerity and concern showed by our family and friends has truly been an amazing gift from God.  Initially people are inclined to say "If you need anything let me know" but we are blessed enough to be surrounded by people that actually mean what they say.

...Until Next Time

Outside My Front Window

You’re a Testimony Waiting to Happen!

For some reason the word Test has been stuck in my head all day, so I decided to google the meaning of the word (gotta love technology).

There were many definitions      

1.  an examination, experiment, or trial, as to prove the value or ascertain the nature of something
2.  an event, set of circumstances, etc. that proves or tries a person's qualities
3.  a trial or reaction for identifying a substance or ingredient
4. to give or undergo a diagnostic test or a test of quality, function, etc

After reading these definitions I instantly knew why the word was embedded in my head… Each definition could be applied to life... its outcome, it’s worth, it’s substance and it’s result.  I then began thinking about my life and the many test that have come my way and my reaction to a  few.  Some test I instantly failed, some I passed with flying colors, and others I didn’t even recognize as a test.  This then put me in the mind frame of “if I knew then, what I know now” ...which I’m sure is a place we’ve all been before.  What I had to instantly remind myself of is, I cant change the past, but what I can change is my here and now.  I can change my view, my reaction and by changing these, I can change my circumstances.  It’s like a chain reaction… Even though I didn’t know it then, I know it now and I can start using the knowledge that I’ve acquired through my trials &  triumphs to my advantage. Otherwise, the domino affect will happen and life will be a never ending cycle of misfortune .

When you find yourself thinking about your past, don’t bask in the pain of the situation, try to uncover the lesson that can be learned from it and apply it in other areas of your life. Today my voices are chanting:  Every test in life is a testimony waiting to happen! So when you review your life, it makes no sense to study the negative. Only the positive of the situation can help you pass when life gives you a pop quiz..

You’re a Testimony Waiting to Happen!

Until Next Time…