Surviving the Storms

This is a post I wanted to write a week ago. I need to just journal more about the what happens in life. Once again, God blew me away! So we had gone to church last Sat. nite. And there was a thunder and lightening as we drove home. (Ironically, the series at church is called Surviving the Storm.) For the first time in a storm like this, the kids were SCARED!!! Tayah was so nervous walking to the car. They were frightened that the lightening was going to "get them". Tearfully, we drove home. I tried to comfort them, explaining what was happening & that we'd read about thunder storms when we got home. That settled Tay down some. But not Tessa, she was really worried once she saw the lightening strike down! She cried out, "Mommy, you can't leave our car out... it'll die! It'll die!" She is too cute!
At home, the kids were asked to go in and get PJ's on, while I cleaned up. Still frightened Tess didn't want to go alone into her room. I was trying to multi-task, and told her she'd be fine. That didn't work. But instead, both of my precious children,(Tayah & Tate) came up behind Tess, both putting their arms around her. And they walked together to their rooms to get dressed for bed. Both verbally and physically comforting her. Saying, "It's okay Tessa, we'll go together, and keep you safe. It'll be okay. We won't leave you." I wish I could of captured that beautiful moment on video. What a picture of love! Surviving Storms in our house can be simple. God provided 2 extra hands for me in that moment. Often times I get frustrated that Ryan isn't here at bedtime. Bedtime used to be done as a team effort. Now, the kids and I have to work as a team. They continually blow me away! God has been so good to give me moments like this where I can see His hand in our lives. He has always provided for whatever the need has been.

So, the kids comforted each other till I had my hands free. We sat down together and learned all about lightening and thunder. They shared about what they learned and church and guess what it was about... Storms and being afraid. How perfect was that in allowing us to parallel our night with the fears the disciples had on the boat in the storm. Plus, Jesus calmed the storm and brought them peace. Just like He did in our home that night!