For the past week, the news has chronicled the development of a storm, the emerging hurricane called Irene. Interestingly, that name comes from the Greek word eirene, which means "peace." Seems a strange name for a storm!
I'm spending this sunny day getting ready for the storm. At least, I have time to prepare. The lawn furniture will be secured. The canoe will be moved closer to the house. The garage will be prematurely filled with things that normally come inside in late October. Today I'm wondering what might blow away and what might blow in. Is this innocent object going to be harmful when driven by the severe winds?
There are things today that cause anxiety. Should we have trimmed those pine trees? Will the electricity be off for a long time? Will the cell phone and the Internet still be working?
There are bigger concerns. What about those who live in low-lying places? What about the densely populated places--New York City and Boston? What about the poor? What about the depressed who just cannot take one more storm?
There is faith: I am bold to believe there is One who keeps us in every storm. No matter what comes, this One will see us through.
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