I don't know if yall know, but I'm originally from New Orleans. That's significant right now because my Dad and Step Mother live in New Orleans, along with a lot of aunts and uncles and step family...not to mention the family I have in Gulfport, MS. Well, I haven't been able to get in touch with any of my folk down there whatsoever so I'm a little worried and the reports just keep getting bleaker and bleaker. I'm pretty sure they all evacuated, but it would be nice to hear from them you know, check up on them. I don't like to think that Wednesday was the last time I'll be able to talk to my Dad or Step Mom. Today my emotions are as cloudy as the outward appearance of Georgia's skies. I can't even get in touch with my sister in Monroe, LA... dorm phone nor cell phone, so that worries me too because I'm like what's up? I can do nothing but pray though, and deep down inside I know that's enough if I will have faith in God's love and protection...well maybe not protection, but just knowing that "...all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose"(Romans 8:28). I really need to hold on to that scripture, not just for this, but in my every day thinking. It is so easy to become down and out about the unpleasant circumstances of life and thinking you're supposed to be at some stage of life that you just haven't reached yet. It's just nice to be reminded that God really has our best interest at heart.
Posted on 8.29.2005 at 11:05 AM
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