Van Tornado: A week Later

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The last couple of days have been difficult for the residents of our small city of Van here in Texas. Many of our friends, co-workers and neighbors were greatly affected by the tornado that destroyed houses and took two lives. Carla, Cassia and I are grateful for God’s protection over our lives and home. Seven houses from us on my street looks like a war zone. 

I’m learning that these types of situations impact us all in different ways. When I look at a house that last week was there and today is gone, I think that could be my house. When I pick a picture on my lawn that was blown by the fierce wind, I think that could be my memory that went away. So I’m grateful that not even a shingle was taken from my house. 

We want to thank all of you for reaching out to us by phone calls, emails and face book messages. Please continue to pray for those affected by the storms.




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