I woke up early yesterday, anxious to see the latest report on the path of Hurricane Matthew. The 5 a.m. update showed a slight shift in the "cone of uncertainty" which was encouraging to those in our area, but not so positive for those to the north of us. Nevertheless, we were prepared. The previous day had been a busy one for stores selling groceries, water, and plywood. We had everything we needed and didn't have to fight the crowds for supplies. Our hurricane impact windows were a real blessing, eliminating the question of whether or not to bother with putting up shutters for a storm that may or may not hit, and that spooky feeling of sitting in a dark house, wondering what is happening outside. I could hear the eerie silence of nearby roads with no traffic, and the sounds of circular saws and hammering as neighbors boarded up their homes.
The clouds were racing overhead from the northeast, a sure sign of a hurricane on its way. A few birds were out in the morning getting some breakfast before hunkering down for a windy day. Penny and I played ball for a while, not knowing how long we could be outside. It rained a little off and on as the outer bands of the storm passed through, and with the rain came a little wind. As the day progressed, the rain got heavier and the wind picked up, but by midnight, the worst was over.
We escaped this one. Others weren't as fortunate. We are thankful for God's protection and pray for those who lost property and loved ones.
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