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Storm of Change
Amid a storm of change
a single constant remains
"There'll be a change in the weather, a change in the sea
And from now on there'll be a change in me.
My walk will be different, a strut to a cane, Nothing about me is going to be the same!"
I feel that I have become the words of that paraphrased song. The death of my husband, the recent death of three dear friends, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina have truly changed me. However, one constant remains: God.
God's angels and His presence seem more real than ever. I am sure there will be many stories told of strangers who suddenly appeared at the time of need and distress or of neighbors and family members who took action and eased your "heavy load."
Mike Rogers, Sean Rogers, members of the Sea Wolves hockey team, a Methodist volunteer group and an Amish father and son from Lancaster County, Pa., and so many others saw my "heavy load" in Pass Christian and with muscle and grit lifted me. Truly God is in the midst of us.
"If I have strength, I owe the service of the strong
If melody I have, I owe the world a song.
If my torch can light the dark of any night
Then I must pay the debt
I owe the living light."
LUCIMARIAN TOLLIVER ROBERTS
Mother of Robin Roberts and the other Roberts Girls