The sun will come out tomorrow

Last night the plan was for me to pick Jimmy up at the airport at about 10:40 p.m. I dislike driving to the airport because it's not in my favorite part of town and especially late at night I get nervous. But I figured it could be done and that I'd just get the kids out of bed and we'd drive around till he met us at the curb. But what I didn't anticipate was a big storm front moving into Memphis... bringing with it high winds, pounding rain, lightning and thunder, and tornado warnings (those would be the red boxes).Just as I was finding some courage and about to wake the kids early so we could slowly and safely venture out, the rain and wind started pounding the house. I, of course, with my worrisome mind, thought of all the precarious situations I might find myself in on my 30 minute drive on all the freeways in a storm, being pregnant and with 2 tired kiddos. I don't know if it was my emotions or the Spirit telling me this wasn't the wisest of options. So at the last minute and with way too much emotion in my voice (ok - I was bawling really!), I called some friends who said they would gladly get Jimmy for us. What angels! Last night I was grateful for kind friends who are willing to serve. I want to be a good friend like that.

Jimmy's airplane had to circle above the storm for nearly an hour, but was finally able to land. I hoped this photo wouldn't be the situation upon landing, but thankfully there were no problems. By the time he got home, I could almost laugh off all my emotions without crying... ALMOST...yeah, not quite done crying yet. I suppose that is why I need Jimmy, to help keep my emotions calm instead of me worrying about every possible drama that could occur.

So this morning the sun is shining, the storm has passed, and my emotional drama has died down. Female emotions, especially when pregnant, sure get the better of me sometimes. Ay-Ay-Ay! One thing I need to dispel in my life is WORRY! The scripture 2 Timothy 1:7 comes to mind as well: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."