My phone rang this afternoon. It was Jonathan calling to "chat", but something told me that he was calling for more than that. We talked a minute then he told me that Brenda and the girls were in Wal-Mart when a
tornado hit it.
He said, "they are okay but were really scared!" I knew that was an understatement, but he's going to keep calm with me. He told me what he knew about it, and I was thanking God everyone was fine.
Then, I got a call from Brenda. "Mom, have you heard?" I told her Jonathan had called." Her voice was intense as she told of what her and the girls had just experienced.
Brenda, Savanna and Scarlet were in the shoe area of Wal-Mart when they heard hail hitting the roof. She said "It was SO LOUD"! Then, they heard more noise, and people running and yelling, "TORNADO! IT'S A TORNADO!" The lights went out, and Brenda grabbed Savanna and Scarlet just as a Wal-Mart worker grabbed her and said, "Come on! We've got to go!" They got into a hallway and Brenda said to the worker and the girls, "We've got to pray!" They started praying, and then the worker said, "We've got to go further! Follow me!" They followed her to a safer room that was packed with people. Savanna and Scarlet were crying and clinging to Brenda, so Brenda had to tell them, "Girls, we've got to get it together." Then she asked them, "Do you remember how God protected Noah and his family in the storm?" They said, "Yes." Brenda went on, "Well, He's going to protect us, too! Let's pray!" She said they started praying, and in a few minutes all was quiet, the lights came on, and someone came and said, "EVERYONE EVACUATE!"
They walked out of the room to the front of the store, and Brenda said it looked awful outside! Cars on top of cars, grocery carts everywhere, and debris everywhere!
She walked over to her car and nothing had happened to it.
There was a lady from her church who had gone out to her car, in the same parking lot, and the tornado hit. The pressure sucked her windows out of her car, tilted the car, but she was okay except for some glass in her hair, and I'm sure some frazzled nerves!
There were others that I've heard about that were in the middle of the storm, but was not injured in anyway!!!
Tonight, I'm thanking God that ALL IS WELL!!! Things could have been so much worse! "He's an on time God!" I can go to sleep tonight knowing that our lives are in His hands and He'll take care of us.
Beautiful Scarlet and Savanna
I love this picture of Scarlet. I caught this when we were at the restaurant eating. She was being the perfect little mother.
Savanna spoke about "her grandparents". It was so sweet! (of course) :)
"Dear Lord, help me be the example I need to be to our four wonderful granddaughters and anyone who might be following in our footsteps. Amen!"
I haven't taken any pictures of the house, but I'll get around to it someday. One thing I'm real happy about is that I got to use most of my decorations and furniture that I had in my bigger house! I really didn't think I would be able to use them. The house has definitely taken on the "feel of my home". 
He said, "they are okay but were really scared!" I knew that was an understatement, but he's going to keep calm with me. He told me what he knew about it, and I was thanking God everyone was fine. 
She walked over to her car and nothing had happened to it. 
Just kidding, girls! LOL!
Saturday evening the "couples" were meeting to eat in Lumberton. It was so good to see everyone! They all made let us know they had missed us and it warmed our hearts. Here's a few of their pictures. 
Sunday morning in the service they had a time of honoring the Veteran's of The Apostolic Church.
It was really moving when all of the men came forward who had served the United States of America in the Armed Forces! There were veteran's from World War II, The Korean War, Vietnam War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also, those who served in Peacetime were honored.
At one point of the service Bro. Randy Hughes asked for the men to share a memory with the congregation. He gave the microphone to one gentleman who started to speak, then started crying. You could feel the "meaning" of his tears. Bro. Hughes also called for a "moment of silence" in honor of those who are no longer with us. Thank God for those who have fought for our freedom. It was all very touching!
Sunday night I was invited to play the organ for service, and I had a wonderful time. Some of the songs I had to "feel my way along", but I don't think it sounded "too bad". :) I did feel "at home" playing again.
