THANK YOU BABY GIRL!!!

They have arrived. The evacuees are here in the area and our church made an announcement of what was needed according to the Red Cross. So this afternoon, we went to the Dollar General and got snacks and games to help the folks pass their time.

As we arrived at the rec center, I got out to take the goods to the table and I decided that I would tell everyone that was around WELCOME. You know that big ol' southern WELCOME. And a few just looked at me like --she talks or Is she crazy!!! Then one wonderful, sweet elderly man said in his deep African-American voice and smile, "THANK YOU BABY GIRL!!" Now that is New Orleans. And that is why I followed God today and did what he told me to do.

LOVE DEEPER--that was today's sermon. Without thinking about it, I LOVED DEEPER. Those folks no more will remember me but I didn't intend for that. I hope they enjoy those Swiss Rolls and Nestle Crunches--you all know--that comfort food we all need. I hope the decks of cards, UNO cards, Go Fish, Hearts, and all the others will help pass their time just a little faster and take their minds off home for a few minutes.

God only knows what He is doing and I am not questioning. I know that I am going to take one of the teaching points from today and Love Deeper NOW!!!

Tonight, as I crawl in my bed and comfortably go to sleep, I will be in prayer that these people are just here for a few days and that they don't relive their nightmares. I pray that the cots they sleep on are as comfortable or even more comfortable then their own beds they left. I pray calmness and peace over the children that have no idea what is happening. I pray for patience for all of them (I know I would need it). I pray for our city here that we can show our love and God's love. I pray that people will look outside their glass bubble here and do more then think they ever could. I pray that God will use us tomorrow at the rec center in ways we can never imagine (the girls want to go back and help if we are needed). I pray Gods protection on them.

As you can tell, God is working in me. An "unsettleness" that He is only in control of. An "unsettleness" that has been with me for many months. I will follow as he leads. I have these visions of me with my feet on both sides of the door frame and my arms are holding me from going through that door. That door that God wants me to step through but I am still not sure what is on the other side. But I do feel my self loosening my grip and learning that He is already there (where ever there is) and has me (and the family) in his care.

I want someone to see God through me tomorrow. There is someone there that needs to see his love--God shines through me!!!