Ever since we moved into our house, this worry has kept me up at night.
With every raging storm, I have been convinced that the whining, creaking sounds outside are emanating from a tree about to collapse.
Last weekend those worries rose to the surface again.
It's not always easy to see the silver linings in the gathering clouds.
It's not easy to be thankful when plans are upended and unexpected situations take away time, money, future plans or good health.
Sometimes, however a prevailing feeling helps us to understand that even when seemingly bad things happen, there is goodness within.
Since I wrote my last blog post a week ago, a huge tree came crashing down, in our garden. When Jonny (my hubbie) posted a picture of said tree on Facebook, a friend commented,
"Never a dull moment in the Cannon household."
And that was an understatement.
Too right! It's never dull!.....
Have you been wondering if a friend is ok because he seems out of sorts?
Have you realized you haven't heard from your cousin for weeks or months?
Have you noticed the absence of your neighbor at synagogue or church or exercise class?
Has someone you haven't spoken to in a while, suddenly dropped into your thoughts?
Aida, our former housekeeper, was born in the Philippines. Her sisters and brothers are directly affected by the super-typhoon that hit Tacloban.
The deadly storm, Typhoon Haiyan followed hot on the heels of a 7.2 earthquake that hit Bohol on October 15 and has further devastated the towns and villages of Aida's family and friends.
World catastrophes can make us feel very helpless in the face of such enormous devastation and tumult.
Due to a sick son and work-away husband, I have spent a lot of time at home over the last few days and have been able to catch up on 7 episodes of Grey's Anatomy, back to back.
There is something delicious about watching one of your favorite shows, episode after episode, wrapped in a warm blanket, steaming hot tea in hand, skipping the ads and not having to wait a week to know what happens next. It's even better watching with a friend!
I don't just watch it for McDreamy. I'm very fond of many of the characters, having been a lifer since the series began (10 years ago!) and I have to admit I shed a few tears over my 7 episode marathon.
I was not looking for deep messages whilst I was watching, but there is one theme that resonates over and over, through the seasons.
