The End of the Storm

My dog hates storms.

Specifically, he hates thunder.  He hears it coming before the rest of us hear it.  When he does, he changes from this big imposing dog with an even bigger bark into a whiny little pup who tries to hide behind anything.

It seems that his aversion to storms has gotten worse over time.  Each storm leaving a mark on him that isn't healing.

Storms leave their marks whether it is physically or mentally.  We all can think of storms that we've encountered where trees have been snapped like twigs.  It happened just a few weeks ago in our area. We saw the destruction as huge trees were knocked down all along the road to our cottage.

After the storm is when the clean-up begins.

A while ago, I shared a storm that is going on in our family (Stepping Out Into The Storm).  Today, the storm is ending.  My son is moving back to his home.  We are becoming a family again.

Are there a few downed trees?  Yes.  Will there be work cleaning up the mess?  Absolutely! Are we going to encounter a few more storms?  Probably.

But today we can celebrate the End of the Storm and thank God who has kept our son safe for the past year and answered our prayers and the countless prayers submitted by friends and family.  

Thank You Lord for Your strength this past year and for Your continued strength in the months to come.  Thank You for the return of C and keeping him safe in all of his choices and situations he has faced.  Lord, I pray that You will use these experiences to glorify You.  And Lord, I pray for blessing on all those who have prayed for C over the past year, many who have never even met him. Allow them to experience to the joy I am experiencing now.  Amen.

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