A Stormy Week

This week Brisbane has been hit by some very nasty storms. One in particular brought down trees and powerlines all around us, and many homes have been damaged. It’s been a chaotic, unsettled week for my kids and more storms are forecast. Here’s what I’ve learned so far from the storms:

• Nothing brings a community together quite like a natural disaster.
• It’s easy to take the roof over your head for granted.
• 36 hours without power is a very, very long time.
• Heavy hail on a tin roof is deafening.
• Changing dirty nappies by candlelight is possible, but you are likely to miss bits which you’ll find in the morning…
• I rely on the tv far more than I’d like to admit.
• A gas stovetop is a blessing – you can still make a cuppa.
• Melted chocolate is still good. Melted icecream isn’t.
• If someone offers to cook you a meal, the correct response is, “Yes please!”
• God is good.

Psalm 73 verse 28 says “As for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.”