Today is truly a day I would never forget. It is day that changed my life forever. It was a day of doubt as well as hope. It is a day of family bonding but also a time of family separation. Even though survival mode kicked in for a lot of us, we still needed to go to God for Wisdom of what to do to feed our families, to lift spirits, to dry eyes, and to give hope to those around us. It was a day that my prayer life got stronger than ever before. 5:45 am BOOM- SILENCE AND DARKNESS EVERYWHERE! Due to the power instantly going off, I had to rely on the Scripture that was in my heart by night and search for uplifting Scripture by day. WATER RUSHES IN! It was a time that I truly needed to trust Him because there was no other way out. FOOD GETS LOW-It was the day I truly learned who God was and the incredible Power He has. He supplied our needs for food and water. Supplies were limited but we were full. With little we were also able to feed not just our family but others. THE ST. BERNARD COMMUNITY-WE WERE ONE! Days passed ,water got higher and higher(TO THE 2ND FLOOR), food started running low. At this time we are wondering are we really getting out of here? AIRPLANES FLYING OVER HEAD BUT NO ONE WAS TRYING TO SAVE US! BUSH STRIKES AGAIN! Is my other family ok? ( My mom, my daughters, brother, sister, grandma, friends,aunts, uncles, cousins- YEAH IT WAS A BUNCH OF US IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD BUT NO COMMUNICATION TO KNOW WHO WAS DEAD OR ALIVE) On the 3rd night there appeared in the sky 3 ANGELS HOLDING HANDS! The next morning the strength and angel of our house-Sylvia told us to get dress because God was rescuing us today. Later that day family members (Eileen, Neil, and Damien) that I worried about swam through the waters to make sure we were alright. They said my mom Nita would not rest until they did. I SEE BOATS! Someone has finally come to rescue us! YEAH GOD IS GOOD! The boats brought us to a bridge to sleep another night. REALLY GOD? There was water, army rashings, tents to sleep in on the highway. The same highway I drove on so very often to shop becomes my living quarters for a night.BUSES! The next morning we get on the bus and head to Houston! Horror- families everywhere, kids getting raped, fights, stealing in the midst of tears and reunion with family. After God just saved us? FIND A HOTEL ROOM, WE ARE NOT STAYING HERE !LARRY YELLS. To the hotel we walk. There we were blessed beyond measure- A BATH FINALLY- FOOD, CLOTHES, MONEY, A BRIEF RELIEF THAT SOME OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS WERE ALIVE AND FELLOWSHIP UNTIL IT OVERFLOWED! RENTAL CAR(Thanks Camille)- Jacksonville/Mia here we come! If this story sound familiar to you that means we share a common bond- WE ARE HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS! BUT IT DOESNT JUST STOP THERE- WE WERE ALL SAVE BY GOD GRACE TO BRING OTHERS TO HIM BY OUR TESTIMONY OF HOW FAITHFUL HE WAS TO US. THERE IS A PURPOSE IN OUR SURVIVAL! (9TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:43:48 +0000
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