Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Glug, glug, glug

Findlay is underwater.

I've never seen conditions like this. Now the sun is out, so it feels from my house like things should be clear. But they are far from it.

Yesterday, Andrea and I cleaned out our basement after finding nearly 2 feet of water in it...

We, however, were fortunate.

People we know here in Findlay and in neighboring towns are totally submerged relying on pool pumps and the grace of others with boats.

Findlay alone has received the aid of 18 other city or township rescuers.

By comparison we have been spared from the hopelessness that assuredly comes from the unforseen loss of home and possessions.

Our hearts go out to those here in town, the surrounding areas, and even our brothers and sisters in Mexico that have been beaten with Hurricane Dean.

It's our prayer that God will be glorified through our efforts of unity and that God's faithfulness will be seen despite the crumminess of it all.

May we all purpose to see God in the midst of trouble. He doesn't leave us alone.

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