Okay.
I think I know why we are experiencing winter again after a blissful week of spring weather.
As the entire country is aware, Fargo and most of North Dakota is experiencing massive flooding. Although we are a relatively safe distance away from the rivers that are spilling over the banks we are close enough to share the same weather systems. So the weather that affects us also affects Fargo.
And warm, sunshiny spring days????
Not so much what Fargo needs right now.
Several days (maybe a week?) ago I received an e-mail from our Stake President asking each member in the stake to pray. Well of course we had all been praying for the residents of the flood prone area, but he asked us to specifically pray for Heavenly Father to temper the elements. I did not give much thought to what this might mean, but of course I began to include this in my prayers. For about a week now it has been very cold again, we've had more snow (after it was almost all gone....MELTED...into the rivers....) and not a lot of sunshine. Of course I do not like this weather at the end of March, but yesterday I was thinking of how this prayer to temper the elements has been answered. And it is always amazing to me how Heavenly Father works. The colder temps slowed down the melting snow and the rising river. The original projected date for the river to crest was last night, Friday evening. Now they have changed that projection twice and they are planning for the worst to happen tomorrow, Sunday March 29. Yes, there will still be massive destruction because of this flood. The worst in history they are saying. But the good people of North Dakota were given an extra two days to move stuff out of their basements, sandbag, evacuate and otherwise prepare for the worst. Another blessing is that sandbags frozen into place form a more protective barrier than those that are not frozen. The bags have been stacked and fitted together and then frozen into place to form a wall. Also the extra two days has provided time for Federal agencies that will provide aid to the area to come in and assess the situation as it is happening.
I think I know why we are experiencing winter again after a blissful week of spring weather.
As the entire country is aware, Fargo and most of North Dakota is experiencing massive flooding. Although we are a relatively safe distance away from the rivers that are spilling over the banks we are close enough to share the same weather systems. So the weather that affects us also affects Fargo.
And warm, sunshiny spring days????
Not so much what Fargo needs right now.
Several days (maybe a week?) ago I received an e-mail from our Stake President asking each member in the stake to pray. Well of course we had all been praying for the residents of the flood prone area, but he asked us to specifically pray for Heavenly Father to temper the elements. I did not give much thought to what this might mean, but of course I began to include this in my prayers. For about a week now it has been very cold again, we've had more snow (after it was almost all gone....MELTED...into the rivers....) and not a lot of sunshine. Of course I do not like this weather at the end of March, but yesterday I was thinking of how this prayer to temper the elements has been answered. And it is always amazing to me how Heavenly Father works. The colder temps slowed down the melting snow and the rising river. The original projected date for the river to crest was last night, Friday evening. Now they have changed that projection twice and they are planning for the worst to happen tomorrow, Sunday March 29. Yes, there will still be massive destruction because of this flood. The worst in history they are saying. But the good people of North Dakota were given an extra two days to move stuff out of their basements, sandbag, evacuate and otherwise prepare for the worst. Another blessing is that sandbags frozen into place form a more protective barrier than those that are not frozen. The bags have been stacked and fitted together and then frozen into place to form a wall. Also the extra two days has provided time for Federal agencies that will provide aid to the area to come in and assess the situation as it is happening.
So. I am not whining any more about the winter weather. I am not complaining that I cannot wear my cute new polka-dot rain boots because it is just too cold. I am not fretting that our wet basement carpet cannot dry with this cold and wet weather. I will simply think about spring and be patient for its arrival. I can do this because I trust in a Heavenly Father that I know will provide for us. Prayers are not always answered in the way that WE think they will be or should be answered. But I do know that prayers are indeed ALWAYS answered. So as I await the shot in the arm that spring will bring, I do so with a prayer in my heart for the residents of North Dakota. I pray for their safety now and for their continued courage, strength and resolve in the hours, days, weeks and months ahead.
4 comments:
Well said, sistah. You have such a great way of looking at things. I am trying to adjust my attitude. Thanks for the reminder.
I agree and very well said!
What a blessing to be able to see the wisdom of the Lord in some of the uncomfortable places we find ourselves in. Sometimes the Lord would have us be uncomfortable and be in a place where we can bless the lives of our brothers and sisters.
A wise post. Thank you.
Thank you for your post. I am humbled by the many graces and blessings received from God. I have had time to truly reflect, appreciate and be grateful especially this weekend. It is during challenges that we are lifted up. We will appreciate the flowers, leaves and green grass of Spring soon enough.
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