Counting Blessings

This past weekend was one filled mixed emotions. While my husband and I were having a wonderful time in New Jersery with our daughter, her husband, and our two wonderful grandchildren my mind was filled with worry for my sister and her husband. You see, they live in Texas, about 2-3 miles from Galveston Bay, in a town called Seabrook. They had to leave their home and go further in-land in order to be safe from hurricane Ike. We have never had to experience anything like this before and this was the first time for them as well. As I watched the news my heart was aching for them. Thank goodness for cell phones. We were able to keep in touch and I knew they were all safe. If we couldn't talk we could at least text message and when it could be transmitted it was even if it was somewhat later. They have not been able to return to their home to see what damage they face, but a report from a neighbor who works for the electric company seems to indicate that the flooding did not reach their home. They have no idea about wind damage or if the windows on the upstairs held since they could not get them boarded in time. But the most important thing is they are all safe, my sister her husband, her oldest daughter and her husband and 2 children and her other 2 daughters and their significant others. My brother-in-law's parents are also safe. So, we are truly counting our blessings. They hope to be able to return to their home tomorrow and see what they have to face next, so please keep them in your prayers.
I will post again soon and tell you all about our visit in NJ and what fun we had!!