Greetings from wet south Florida.
First of all, let me say that I've been praying for everyone who suffered such devastation from Hurricane Helene. The videos that have been coming out have been heart breaking. I am thankful for all of the all American grass roots help that people have been receiving. Kindness and generosity from so many around the country.
I had some rain but mostly wind from Helene as I am on the southeast coast of Florida. Now, we are dealing with the threat of Hurricane Milton to make landfall on the west coast of FL. My heart aches for all of those on the west coast and across the state as it makes it's way to the ocean off the east coast.
Where I am, so far we are predicted to get LOTS of rain, which has already been happening since Thursday. Possible flooding, and then of course wind predicted for Thursday and Friday.
This all brings back to mind, Hurricane Wilma which passed right over us in 2005, 19 years ago on the 25th of this month. The scariest thing I've ever been through. So far, we are not in the path of Milton.
I have a sister who lives in Steinhatchee, FL, which was devastated by Helene. She lives a few miles inland and her place was spared. She had gone to stay with her oldest daughter who lived 40 miles east. My sister was without power for about 5 days finally able to go home. She's now clearing fallen limbs, etc.
Please pray for our safety from this new storm.
I feel thankful I was spared Helene and have felt guilty because I can go about my life, while so many have lost so much. Lives, homes, businesses. I just heard about a man who had suffered 2 devastating hurricanes and had to rebuild twice from scratch and he just couldn't do it again, so took his own life.
Dear Jesus have mercy on despairing souls, bring peace, meet needs. Thank you. Amen.
Thank you all for love and prayers.
FlowerLady
