i will praise you in this storm

as we all know some horrible storms swept through much of the southeast on Wednesday

Alabama was definitely the worst hit state

I was directly effected by this

my dad and Ann's house in Cahaba Heights got hit by what they are now saying is an EF-2

compared to that of the EF-5 that went through Tuscaloosa

we are blessed

if the EF-5 had gone through our lovely town of Cahaba Heights 

my parents would probably no longer be here with us

I am blessed that:

 both my dad and Ann were left unharmed

my mom and John were not effected at all

the closest it came to Auburn was Dadeville

our lake house wasn't hit despite the significant damage in Pell City

however we do have significant damage to both of my parents cars

there is some roof damage

and our backyard fence is completely gone

there is not a single tree left in our yard

 our house from the street

 standing on our front door step looking out this is all you see

me standing in the tree root hole from the over 100 year old oak tree

And I'll praise you in this storm

And I will lift my hands

That you are who you are

No matter where I am

And every tear I've cried 

You hold in your hand

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn

I will praise you in this storm

I cannot count my blessings enough. But to know and rely on Christ and realize that everything happens for a reason is something that I am reminded of. Our God is greater and stronger than we know, and apparently He thought we needed to be reminded of this. Although the damage is significant and it is sad, it brings our great state closer to each other and closer to Him.

Peace and Blessings