First, we had a tornado.

Then, we had an earthquake.

Now, we’re expecting a major hurricane.

What’s next, the Rapture?

Seriously, though, this has been a crazy week!  We don’t have to evacuate thankfully but we’re taking some precautions, such as filling our freezers with bags of water (which will hopefully turn into ice before [if] we lose power) and picking up everything that might blow away that’s outside.  We also bought a pump for our basement in case it floods although it won’t do any good if the power’s out.  Other than that, our stove uses gas, Ellie nurses (i.e. we won’t run out of formula! Yeah breastfeeding!), we have tons of food in the house and we should be fine.

I know the people of the shore, starting in North Carolina and all the way up towards Massachusetts would appreciate your prayers, as they are the ones who are really going to be pummeled by this storm.

I’m trying not to worry, to prepare the best we can, to be measured and calm, to trust that the Lord is in control, but my heart is still a little distressed.  So pray for us all OK?