Yesterday we had spring-like temperatures here in Texas...it was 80 degrees and muggy all day as my mom and I did some after-Christmas shopping. So, as a cold front approached severe storms and tornadoes were unleashed in many urban locations east of DFW. The alarms where I live went off 3 times, but luckily no tornadoes developed here. But, many cities east of here were hit and had devastating results...yes, the day after Christmas. Such a tragedy during this time of year...it's even more difficult to imagine, but there's been such an outpouring of help and support from the surrounding communities.
One of the cities that was hit was the town that we moved to from Iowa over 30 years ago. My aunt and her husband still live there and luckily were also not affected by the tornadoes. But, I know so many people (friends from high school) that still live in that area and surrounding cities that were also hit by the tornadoes. Seeing the pictures of the devastation on TV this morning was heartbreaking. I'm praying for all the families affected by the tornadoes and all the families that lost a loved one in the storms. It's a terrible tragedy, but also so sad during the holiday season. It just shows us how precious life really is and it's emphasized by the true meaning of Christmas. God will see those affected through the very difficult days ahead and he will lead them out to the other side of pain and suffering.
So, as we close out another holiday season, please pray for those who were in Mother Nature's path last night and have lost all their worldly possessions. Comfort them with love, strength and support in the coming days and months ahead.
And may you be blessed this last week of 2015!
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