Aftermath

Well, we made it through and it has been quite an interesting few days. The devastation is incredible...but yet we haven't felt it as most have. The Darling's house was one of the very few in Orlandot that did not lose power (thanks to underground power lines). Many, Many people are without electricity and water and will most likely be without it for at least a week or more. As we drove through town yesterday and saw lines at the gas stations three blocks long and trees dividing houses in half I was blown away at what so many people are experiencing.

Needless to say, it isn't exactly the vacation we planned but at least we are safe with family. More to come later....if you want to check out our personal pictures of the devastation here is the link to those.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v214/darlingmc/2004%20Photos/Hurricane%20Charley/

Lord, please continue to make your hand evident for the families who are experiencing so much devastation.

HURRICANES!!!!!

Mike and I have had quite a long day and it looks as though it will only get longer. We caught an EARLY flight to Orlando this morning from Dallas. I am talking like we have been up since 3:45am. We arrived safely about 10:30am after much concern from those who knew we were traveling into Hurricane country. My response was, "No one mentioned to us back in May when we bought our tickets that there was going to be a Hurricane on the 13th of August and we shouldn't travel." Anyway, after arriving we went to lunch with Mike's family we made a quick stop at Wal-Mart (along with half of Florida) to pick up a set of Domino's and then on to the Grocery store (where the other half of Florida was). We are now planted in front of the TV with one eye on the sky waiting for this dreaded storm. We have stocked up on food and games to last us several days just in case we lose power and such. So far it has been pretty exciting. Growing up in Oklahoma we only experienced tornados and you didn't get much warning with those. It's looking like the hurricane is coming ashore in an unexpected areas, so pray for those who are unprepared and in the path of this storm. While it is not quite the vacation we expected, we are looking forward to enjoying some family game time and just being together.

Lord, please protect those who are in the path of this storm. Please give wisdom to those who are in danger to make wise decisions and keep their safety the first priority. Lord, protect and provide for those who suffer loss as a result of this hurricane.