Stormy weather

This evening, we've started getting some wind and rain from the outer bands of Hurricane Gustav. It's predicted to make landfall in Louisiana on Monday, but folks in our area have begun preparations for a possible evacuation, or for weathering the storm at home (possible power outages, gas and supply shortages, etc). The base commander makes the final decision for all base personnel, whether we stay or go; he is expected to make his decision tomorrow. We don't think we will probably be evacuating.

We pray to the God who can calm storms that He use or silence this one for His glory. Evacuating with just your family, pets, important documents, photos, and a few other material posessions that fit into your car is a good way to keep everything in perspective - you really can't take it with you. For packrats like Adam and me, that's a good lesson to learn (or re-learn!) every once in awhile!

I will let you know if we end up evacuating. We suspect that we won't this time. We do ask special prayers for the people affected by Hurricane Katrina who are still living in the area, obviously those in the New Orleans area, but also those stationed at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. Many airmen (and their families) stationed at Keesler lived through Katrina and had to come back to Keesler and rebuild...and now they may have to do it all over again. While we do choose to be in the military, we don't often get to choose where we live...so I pray that those airmen and families may have comfort and be encouraged!