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Today is show and tell with Canada girl and although I had planned a different show and tell, With the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew and with Hurricane Gustav heading toward the mainland, this seemed the right thing to do. So here is the TELL and for the SHOW you will have to click the Link below.Head over to CanadaGirl's blog for an amazing list of awesome Show and Tells. Now that I think of it, This could even fall under the Home School Memoirs Meme! Hee hee!

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I have events in my life that document absolute changes in my life. I am certain you do as well. The biggest for me is of course Before Christ and after Christ. Before Christ you could find me in the pages of Liz Curtis Higgs' REALLY Bad Girls of the Bible. After Christ I became a Homeschooling mom married to a pastor. Trust me, if I ever made it to a High School Reunion, They would never believe it!

Another time was 16 years ago this week, actually August 26 , 1992, the Day Hurricane Andrew found its way to Homestead Fl. This is the day we woke up at 5:00am in the house of a stranger that God urged them to open their vacation home so we had a place to spend the night. We turned on the TV and heard " Homestead does not EXIST!" Can you imagine what that is like? Unfortunately many do. I knew where my home was and I was just there yesterday, It must exist. But it did not.

Now not all change is bad. Christ was a very good change. And watching Jesus care for us during this hurricane was a very good change. It was one the Holy Spirit had prepared us for before hand. I tease my beloved often that He is why Hurricane Andrew hit Homestead. The week before the sermon had been on the Rich Young Ruler. Mike came out of Church saying " I could do that, I could give up everything and follow Christ!" Have you ever noticed that the trial you are going through really wasn't your trial at all, you just happen to be married to it???

Hurricane Andrew taught me God provides, Adonai Yireh! He provides laughter in the tears. He provides shelter is the storm, He provides food for the hungry. God is faithful.Change can be very good.

God does not expect us to be foolish. He set Watchmen on the Walls to warn of danger in Israel. He gave us weathermen to tell us the storm is coming and Leaders to tell us to leave. Wisemen heed the sounds of danger coming.

That is why I am writing this Nook Note. I want to ask you to take heed. I want you to be Wise, I want you to listen. If you are told to leave, PLEASE leave. There is absolutely nothing worth staying for when danger is coming.

We learned this again during our fire season this summer. When we were told to leave, we left. This is another moment when I learned Hurricane Andrew Changed me. Apart from a few clothes and some food, we took nothing. We knew God would replace what we have just like He did for Job. I know this is true because there is a lot of stuff in my house and 16 years ago I didn't have any stuff at all, just a husband, two kids and a hyundai! This is still all I need in all the world. We left, but this time we returned to our home. The key is WE LEFT!

When we left our home, we expected to return. When we left our home many others stayed. When we left our home we prayed Psalm 91 and knew God was our Shelter. We shut the door and drove away.

Right now a hurricane is once again headed to Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and maybe Texas because that is the definition of Summer in Hurricane Alley. Now is the time to prepare. Now is the time to consider the next step if you live in any of these states. Watch. Listen, Obey. Nothing more than we expect our children to do.

I am sure you have a list of what to bring, check the list. As Homeschoolers, add curricula so you can continue learning along the way. Pack underwear it is expensive to replace them, the thrift stores will have anything else you may need. Update your Cell Phone Numbers and charge your phone. People will want to know you are safe. Take your address book and your computer tower or laptop. Communication is the key. And Gas up your vehicle today do not wait til it is time to go.

And if it is alright with you, I have a free e-book download that I want to give you about our experiences with Hurricane Andrew and build your faith in the process, taking away any of your fear. This is a time to Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

To get this FREE E-Book go HEREAll you have to do is Click When the Wind Blows on that page and it is yours.

And please if you are told you are in the path of trouble leave. One gift we gave our children by leaving is the gift of a peaceful nights sleep. They did not have nightmares of rushing wind, breaking boards and windows or rising flood waters. They slumber in peace. Leaving gives that gift to your children. If you return home and it is still there, Praise God, if you return and it is not, do the same. Praise the Lord God Almighty for He is worthy of All praise.

Again,To get this FREE E-Book go HEREAll you have to do is Click When the Wind Blows on that page and it is yours.

And please know if you are in any of the danger areas, please know you are in our prayers.