God In The Midst of the Storm

This past week the most devastating tornado the world has ever seen ripped across my home state of Oklahoma taking the lives of 24 people and damaging hundreds of homes. It is hard to grasp or wrap your mind around the horrifying extent of devastation & grief which these tornadoes have caused.  There are so many without all the things which I was so blessed to wake up to this morning. While all my loved ones are safe, so many have not been as blessed. It breaks my heart to hear & see all the devastation so near home.  I am so thankful for God's incredible protection over my home state in the midst of this devastation. It really is an act of His mercy that so many lives were spared and so many are being given a second chance at life.  Just hearing the incredibly moving stories of the literal miracles that have occurred and seeing so many families, neighbors, strangers, communities and people from all over the country rallying together to help those who have lost everything is so stirring and encouraging.

I would like to share one such story with you.  My sister, Jennifer Cushman's home was right in the way of the tornado yet her family and home were completely unharmed.  However, not far from where she lives is Scott and Sheri Cushman, her brother and sister-in-law; a wonderfully Godly family who survived the Moore tornado inside their closet. Their home was completely destroyed and I am convinced the only reason they survived is because of God's miraculous protection. My sister has created a blog with their story and pictures. For those of you wanting to bless tornado victims with tangible hope during this difficult time of recovery and healing I ask that you prayerfully consider donating to this family. What they need most at this time is the funds to pay for the temporary housing, food, gas, and of course all new household items. On the blog my sister has set up a link where the cash you give will go directly into Scott and Sheri's hands. 

As you continue your every day life, remember each day you have, each moment with those you love, all the earthly blessings you possess, these are all temporary gifts from God, you never know when you may loose them so thank God for every blessing He's given you and enjoy it to the fullest and when you have opportunity, share the over-abundance with those who may not have the privileges you enjoy daily!

As you count your blessings this week please continue to lift up the Cushman family and all those affected by the May tornadoes in your prayers!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CUSHMAN'S BLOG: http://cushmansrecoverhope.blogspot.com/