song of the day~September 12th

Well, I failed to put on a song yesterday so I'm making up for it today.

Yesterday we spent a lot of time watching the huge hurricane, Ike on TV. The stories of people evacuating and pictures of barren streets. Then through the night we watched the waves and winds tearing through the coast.

The other sad story from yesterday that took the backseat to Ike was the deadly crash in Los Angeles. The collision of a freight train and a passenger train. This morning they have confirmed 18 dead.

Of course on September 11th we revisted another tragic moment in our country's history.

The events that happened within the period of the past two days are beyond our comprehension. The death toll will most likely rise in the train accident, we don't know the full impact of the hurricane yet, and our country still mourns the losses of 9/11 but the amazing thing is that God is not surprised by any of this and He is in control. He has never left our side. I received a very touching email on September 11th. This is what it said:

'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'

You say you will never forget where you were when
you heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
is OK..I am ready to go.'

I was with his wife when he called as she fed
breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
tried to understand his words and as she realized
he wasn't coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
believe in Me now.'

I was at the base of the building with the Priest
ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
with every prayer. I was with the crew as they
were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
faith has saved them.

I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me
for the first time on the 86th floor.

Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take
my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.

I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
may not know why, but I do. However, if you were
there in that explosive moment in time, would you have
reached for Me?

Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
for you. But someday your journey will end. And I
will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'

I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

God

The song of the day has to do with us never being alone. God is with us even through our darkest nights.

"You're Not Alone" by Meredith Andrews.



I search for love
When the night came and it closed in
I was alone
but you found me where I was hiding
and though I’ll never ever be the same
It was the sweetest voice that called my name
singing

You’re not alone
For I am here
let me wipe away every fear
My love I’ve never left your side
I have seen you through the darkest night
and I’m the one that’s loved you all your life
All of your life

You cry yourself to sleep
cause the hurt is real
and the pain cuts deep
All hope seems lost
With heartache your closest friend
and everyone else long gone

You’ve had to face the music on your own
but there is a sweeter song that calls you home
**sayin’

You’re not alone
For I am here
let me wipe away your every tear
My love I’ve never left your side
I have seen you through the darkest nights
And I’m the one that’s love you all your life
All your life

Faithful and true… Forever
For my love will carry you….

You’re not alone
for I… I am here
let me wipe away every fear… Oh yeah
My love I’ve never left your side
I have seen you through your darkest nights
Your darkest nights
And I’m the one that’s loved you all your life
All of your life

some like it hot

i found this article in the yuma sun today. let me tell ya, walking outside in 114 degree weather is hot...the fact that it's a dry heat does make a difference but it still feels like you're walking into an oven!

The high temperature is expected to reach 111 to 112 degrees today, Tom Kines, Accu-Weather meteorologist said, well above the norm for this time of year.

The high temperatures are caused by a strong ridge of a high pressure over the area that will rapidly thin out on Wednesday and allow cooler air to come in, Kines added.

Accu-Weather predicts high temperatures of 111-112 degrees will be reached by 4 p.m. with temperatures cooling to 99 degrees by 8 p.m. The humidity is expected to be 25 percent with visibility 10 miles today.

There will not be much of a breeze today. Winds from the southwest of 10 to 20 miles per hour are expected on Tuesday with possible gusts of 30 mph or more on Wednesday, Kines said.

"The good news is, there will be a break in the heat coming mid-week, if not Wednesday then Thursday," Kines said.

Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-90s later in the week and on Friday and Saturday temperatures are expected to dip into the 80s, about 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of the year, he said.

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

i think the heat miser is sending too much heat our way...i wish snow miser would send some relief!