From April 27, 2011 to May 2, 2011 some of the most extreme and world-events occurred in history. They do have a common thread. At home and noted around the world, some of the deadliest tornadoes swept through Alabama and surrounding states leading to mass destruction and a death toll of over 250 in Alabama and still counting. The number of tornadoes that day are still being counted and are over 100 in tally. The sirens went off at 5:15am and we were up for the first round. Claire slept right through the alarm. We stayed home from Day Care and by the end of the day we were thanking Almighty God that Jeff decided to work from home and not be in Tuscaloosa that day. We stood in our den glaring at the TV Screen watching the 1/4 mile wide twister rage through Tuscaloosa and travel on the ground over 100 miles. Personally we never lost power and only had a few limbs down but the surrounding areas and even neighborhoods had tremendous damage, injury and even death.
Two days later the eyes of the world went to London for the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Don't you love it that the future Queen of England's name is Kate! So I did watch the ceremony later that day and enjoyed the beauty and pageantry and gleaming faces of the two royal love birds. They truly seemed to be enjoying themselves and didn't mind giving the crowd 2 kisses from the balcony. So where do the now Dutch and Duchess go on a honeymoon? Google tells me theyhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif rented a private island. Not bad! It was heartwarming to see the love and support London gave to the Royal Couple. Aren't you glad you didn't have to plan a reception for that crowd, have all that security and never mind that your Grandmother-in-law is the Queen of England! Enjoy The Sermon of the Bishop of London
Three days later from that Pinnacle of Pomp we swing to the Middle East with news of Death of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 01 attacks. It was interesting to hear the buzz and response from everyday common folks...Most were glad he was gone but didn't seem to now rest on our laurels that we were completely safe from any other attacks. Terrorism is not localized but a malignant tumor with tentacles in lots of places not caught on ultrasound...all in the name of holiness. Yuck!
Two days after that announcement, back at home, our little girl turned 9 months old. Wow! She weighs 15# 9 oz (6%) and is 26/5 inches long (25%) and doing great. She's crawling, pulling up on her feet, and can even balance unsupported for about 15 seconds before landing on that diaper padded bottom. She has 2 teeth on the bottom. She's into finding out what is in my kitchen drawers and loves Tupperware bowls and chasing a Power Ade bottle around. She does "baby rock climbing" in the kitchen using the knobs as "holds". She dances when she hears music from her "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" book. She and we have survived her first stomach bug and 2 weeks later a ear infection. She's got a pretty good pain tolerance according to the MD. We are taking 9 month photos soon and look forward to sharing those. She's a blessing to us and many!
So what's the common thread? The Gospel of Jesus Christ went out around the world from 3 totally different angles, cultures, and experiences. Isn't God creative to get the attention of so many in so many ways! From rural Alabama and destruction making people think about what is important in life...to the Altar of Westminster Abbey hearing the Good News Proclaimed from the height of wealth and beauty to the Middle East, where God shows He will not be mocked and He has not forgotten those who lost loved ones. He will do what it takes to reveal Himself through His Son to a lost and dying world. He uses my 9 month old everyday to remind me of my dependence on Him. What does it take for you?
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