2008 has been an incredible year of bad weather. The continuous flooding of the Mississippi River and the wildfires in California are affecting many people, animals and their homes. A friend of mine went with the Red Cross crew to Iowa last week. I am still awaiting to hear from her and her experience with the people left homeless in Iowa.

We had a very severe storm come out of nowhere last Wednesday, June 25. The wind gusted at over 60+ MPH for over 10 minutes. We were watching the local news and no warning or watches were being mentioned to take cover. I was not happy with our local TV channel after I saw the devastation that took place in my neighborhood.

Our gas grill had been flipped around in the yard like a tinker toy. Our heavy rolling trash can with lid that had been up against the back of my home was found almost two streets away floating in the high water. Two sections of our fence came down. Other damage was a huge maple tree fell across a boulevard. A large family size trampoline that had been in the backyard of a house 2 streets to the north of our street ended up in my neighbor’s yard tangled in a street sign that had been ripped out of the ground. All the neighbors that came out after the storm to access the damages agreed it looked like a tornado came through our area. It looked like a bomb had been dropped they said. I told them of small potted plants I had on the back patio next to the grill was NOT even touched, but the grill was lifted and tossed around. We are lucky that we only sustained minor damage. My neighbor to the left of me had more damage. Part of her new siding came off her new porch. The passenger side mirror of their car was taken off by the flying trampoline. One of her trees split in half.

I strongly feel that God’s wrath is being shown on our earth. We all need to be prepared for His coming.