This past Monday we had a big scare. Around 2:00 PM storms started popping up all over the metroplex and by 3:00 we had one tornado in Little Elm and another one in Frisco. They were trying to touch down but I guess they didn't have quite enough power. Paul was stuck on the highway, the police had it blocked and the Frisco tornado was right in front of him. He could see it trying to spiral but it would start to go down and then come back up. I have a TV in my office and I am watching all of this on the news and scared for my boys. Trae is terrified of tornadoes for some reason and I was more worried about his emotional state of being than anything. I called a friend of mine who lives about 2 streets behind me and she said the sirens were going off, they had golf ball sized hail and they were all taking cover in the closet. Trae was at his after school care and they were all taking cover in the bathrooms. Austin and Hayden were at the sitter's house and they were all taking cover in the bathroom/bathtub. I have to say that is one of the worst feelings in the world to be away from your kids and not be able to protect them. To have to solely rely on their caregivers to protect them. Paul was released from the highway and he went to get Trae at school. By this time the storms had passed and the sky was bright and beautiful...like nothing had happened. I called and Trae told me that when they were down in the tornado drill position a kid next to him said "if I die, I hope I go to heaven." Trae said he started thinking "if I die, I will never get to see my mommy again." He said that he started crying but no one could tell because all of their heads were down. Ok, after hearing that... my heart just broke.....
How am I so blessed to have 3 of the most wonderful boys in the world? How am I so lucky? If I could have one wish, it would be to grow old and watch my beautiful boys grow into respectable young men. To see all of my hard work pay off! Everyone was fine and I am glad it is over. My family, extended family and close friends mean everything to me. I have come to realize in my 29 years that without that you have nothing. When I look at my boys every morning I honestly feel like I have won the lottery! The biggest and best gift I could ever receive in life. Nothing will ever compare. I have the best family anyone could ask for. The Lord has been so good to me. I remember when I was a little girl I thought I was so special because God had put my half-brother Trae in my life. I felt like he chose him especially for us. I still feel that way. Who I am today has alot to do with my brother, he taught all of us so much while he was here. He is missed and loved everyday. Life isn't always easy and I don't think it will ever be easy. I believe everything happens for a reason...good and bad...big and small....so many lessons to be learned. I have grown so much and grown so close to the Lord. I know he has a purpose for me and I pray that I live up to that everyday for the rest of my life.
Please continue to pray for Ethan Powell, he really needs your prayers right now. Go to www.ethanpowell.com for the latest updates. God Bless!
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