I was just reminded today about how fragile the world is. Not in a scary way or to feel desperate. I'm sure you've heard about hurricane Sandy. I was supposed to fly out Wednesday morning for a friend's wedding in San Diego. I found out last night it was cancelled due to the hurricane (connecting flight in DC). Although what we're getting here is nothing compared to NYC, it was still crazy stormy last night. I found it hard to sleep just because the noise of what was going on outside was so loud. This morning we woke up to the news of the damage in NYC and some minor in scale damage in Toronto. I just kept thinking today about the power of God and how humanity is nothing compared to him. Then when I got off the train station at the end of the day, I smelled really nasty burning rubber and saw the sky filled with smoke. My first thought was, is that our house?! We live just around the corner from the train station. I heard the fire trucks and saw that the source was thankfully not our house but a burning car in a parking lot across the street.
This is not my picture, but I could have taken a very similar one on my way to my practicum this morning.
I am so glad you are safe and sound and not stuck in an airport somewhere. Paul and I were just looking at pictures of the hurricane and were so incredibly grateful that we are in a warm house, gas fireplace burning, warm tea/coffee in hand, and cuddling. I hope your flight works out well on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I so wish you were here even more. I'm with Angela. So thankful it's warm and safe and I can make money at my job and I only have to read about this stuff. =(
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