Bad Weather

I guess most of you have probably heard about the really bad weather here. We are ok, and our church building is ok too, praise the Lord! Dad and I were here with most of the students (some stayed home until the bad weather was over) and our monitor Mrs Sonya, and mom and Caleb were still at the house getting ready, and we were crouching in the hallway and praying and dad was looking out the door to the west keeping an eye on things. I had kind of been just wandering around and drinking my coffee until I looked out the window. There was a huge black cloud and the wind was blowing so hard that the rain was almost sideways. After that I went to the hallway and got down until it was over. The power went out for a little bit, but the kids were very calm and none of them panicked which was really a blessing. Then the phone began ringing, and I started getting texts from people making sure that we were safe. We got word that there had been a tornado touch down near the airport which is across the road from us. So we were thanking God for his protection. We also heard that there have been tornadoes popping up all over town so I will keep you posted on damage reports. I've heard that part of Lowe's is gone and also that there are many trees down. One of the main roads is closed off and the police aren't letting anyone down there, so who knows what all happened. Anyway, just wanted to let you all know that we are safe and sound!

This song means a lot to me right now, and I just wanted to share it.

"Even in the Valley

High upon this mountain - the sun is shining bright
My heart is filled with gladness here above the cares of life
But I've just come through the valley of trouble, fear and pain
It was there I came to know my God enough to stand and say:

Chorus:
Even in the valley - God is good
Even in the valley - He is faithful and true
He carries his children through - like He said he would
Even in the valley - God is good

The road of life has lead you to a valley of defeat
You wonder if the Father has heard your desperate plea
But there is hope in the rugged place where tears of sorrow dwell
Can't you hear Him gently whispering "I am here and all is well".