Saturday, August 30, 2008

Thinking of home

As most of ya'll know I am from just outside New Orleans, Louisiana.
And yes, we rode through Katrina and Rita and then lived through what they left behind.

As I look at the weather forecasts I am of course growing concerned
for the family and friends we left behind. I feel that old familiar feeling rising in my stomach.
I know that most of you have seen the aftermath of the storms three years ago..what I don't know is if you really know the emotional toil that these storms took
on those who lived in the area.
Businesses that are really just now getting back into full swing
are now facing the possibility of that horror all over again.
My parents, son and sister and her family are still there....and my heart goes out to them...as well as my prayers.
I wish I was there to help.
I found myself telling God....like He didn't already know.....that I didn't know if my parents could handle another storm. After all their business is now back up and doing great....after basically having to rebuild it from scratch.
I know He knows my heart.....but dear God- NO! please.

I would just ask that you would please pray about this storm.
Selfishly I would love you to just pray it dissolves. Poof! and it is gone.
But, most of all I ask that you would pray for their safety and strength of mind and soul.

Thanks!
Above all....in all things I give thanks....because I know He is the handler of the storm
they ALL have to answer to Him.

16 comments:

Julie said...

Thanks for sharing your heart. I have not been through physical storms, but I have been through circumstantial storms. I felt the same way that you described in your post.

I know what rebuilding feels like and the devastation of your foundation being demolished. Though the rebuilding is messy and trying...the finished results are a more solid foundation.

I have prayed for those you love and those who are in the path.

Julie

SunnySusan said...

I did not know or maybe I just don't remember you going thru Katrina...wow...I have been praying or the people there but now I can pray more specific.....love you

Denise said...

I am standing in prayer with you dear sis, I love you.

Halfmoon Girl said...

I don't know what it is like to live through such things. We don't get hurricanes, etc here. We do live on a fault line and scientists say that one day we will get THE BIG earthquake, but apparently, it will do most of the Lower Mainland here in so we just need to be prepared to meet our Maker. That was kind of a gloomy comment. Sorry. Back to you and your loved ones. I will keep them in prayer.

MelanieJoy said...

I started praying for your parents and Michael the day before yesterday. I've had Katrina on my mind all week. Emily was born the day after Katrina hit. It was like watching a third world country and it was only 5 hours away. Hold them close in my prayers.

AK said...

Praying and thinking about ya'll. It's often harder (and easier to be anxious) when situations directly involve the people you love instead of it directly affecting you. God knows though and He'll be faithful to care for everyone.

Anonymous said...

I know how this looks in the natural and I parallel it to what happens in the spiritual. So many folks hear the message of the Lord's return and turn a deaf ear to it thinking it cannot/will not happen but it can and it will. Right now, we all have loved ones in the path of the greatest "hurricane" (His return) and our hearts go out to them. On a natural note, I've heard millions are leaving the area and that is probably a good idea even if the storm passes by.

Sandi said...

I am lifting all up in prayer. I too have family in the area and one goes for kidney treatment daily. They have started evauating but he must go when the hospital say go. The rest of the family must go now. The menal health is so in need of prayer.

Connie Barris said...

I am praying.. and have been...

I can't imagine the emotional roller coaster that everyone must be experiencing...

I will stay in touch and see how things are going

Connie

Mary said...

Sharon,

I have been praying for everyone in the line of Gustav since I heard about this storm a few days ago. I do hope that Lousianna is spared, as these people have already been through so much. I will put your family on my prayer list and ask that God allows them to ride out the storm in safety if it hits that area.

Keep your eyes towards heaven girl. God is at the helm.

Love and blessings,
Mary

Anonymous said...

We have been praying and will continue to do so!!!

Anonymous said...

We prayed for the people in New Orleans at church today. I haven't listened to or read the news over the past week so I was surprised, although I'd heard about some of the hurricanes that were threatening...we'll continue to pray. D

My Army Brats and Me said...

Thanks for stoping by my blog. It is a scary time for me. Just finding out that I have breast cancer is a terrible shock. Your thoughts and prayers are welcomed. Thank you for reaching out.
Cindy

Denise said...

I am watching and praying,,,, I pray that you family is safe and I pray protection for their business and property........

Love you!

Unknown said...

Hey sweetie..
I definitely pray for the strength and safety of all those effected. I pray for restoration and peace for all and especially peace and a calm spirit for you.
Blessings!

concerned parent said...

We have been out of town and getting ready for school in Michigan the storm has been on my heart and all who have to ride out yet another prayer for your family and others.