Hurricane Gustav

I am borrowing my sister's internet to let everybody know what is happening and why I haven't been on Gather for a while. Two words--hurricane Gustav!

It's so crazy! Our pastor passed out prayed-over, anointed handkerchiefs for everybody to put in their houses and I got one for everybody in my family to put in their house while the storm was going on. Except I forgot to put one in my house!

I have holes in my roof. My electric pole is torn down. My internet line is torn down, even if I had electricity, I couldn't get online.

Everybody else's house is okay, of course!

Ah, well! I know that the anointed handkerchiefs have no power in themselves. It's a point-of-faith contact with someone else who believes God in agreement with you. So, I guess, I'm aggravated with myself, because I made a concious decision to believe God for everybody but myself. Lesson well learned, though.

So, it may be quite a while before I am back on Gather after this. Still, I will try the best I can to keep checking in.

Everybody, pray for me. I have MRE's and water and I have been getting ice. I also have a five-inch battery-operated fan that I bought on a whim a few months back. Seems like the best three dollars I ever spent, right now!

Thanks for your prayers, friends!

Comments: 13

Susan V. Sep 10, 2008, 4:59pm EDT

I am sorry that is sad that you have to go through this we will pray for you!

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Marilyn M. Sep 10, 2008, 5:05pm EDT

Bless your heart. I pray that everything is back to normal soon. We miss you.

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Joan G. Sep 10, 2008, 5:09pm EDT

WOW BETHANY! I am sad to hear that U have so much damage. This too shall pass. Recovery will take some time after the shock wears off (as we lost a roof in Wilma 2005).
Stay prayed up and U will make it through the bureaucracy.
Sisterly love,
Joan

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Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Sep 10, 2008, 5:32pm EDT

Oh I am so sorry to hear that. I pray you get everything fix soon.

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Judy Kiser Sep 10, 2008, 6:27pm EDT

So sorry, hang on as we will be praying for you.

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Mark M. Sep 10, 2008, 7:00pm EDT

Hey B,
You go easy on yourself, you giver. . .
I'll be praying for you and looking to hear from you again soon! May the Lord continue to bless and keep you.

Love, -Mark

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Mrslisae Photography E. Sep 10, 2008, 7:55pm EDT

You have my prayers! Sometimes bad things happen to good people, doesn't mean you did wrong...Your prayers may have saved someone else that wasn't strong enough to deal with the devastation. ~prayers~

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Marsha S. Sep 10, 2008, 10:44pm EDT

Hopefully you will be able to get back sooner than you think

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J R B. Sep 10, 2008, 11:54pm EDT

We will be waiting for you. Hope you can clear up the damage.
Thanks for posting to Happy People
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About Happy People: Life holds pitfalls for all, but we can survive happy. "Into every life some rain will fall," but with a happy group standing by to pick up the pieces. .

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Ariel Storm Sep 11, 2008, 3:06am EDT

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You can't be faulted for thinking of everyone else but yourself. Eventually you'll get through this, even if it doesn't feel that way now. My neighborhood wasn't hit hard by Gustav, except for a tornado that hit about a mile away from my house.

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Samuel W. Sep 11, 2008, 5:36am EDT

Sis, Remember the song you wrote, well this is just another oportuinity to se what God can do for you.
Those who are strong never tell stories of defeat. We build testamonies, so those who may be weary can have hope and realize they to can be overcomers.
Stay strong. You are in my prayers.

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