Paloma Downgraded to Tropical Depression

And why do I care? Well, months ago I mentioned in a blog that Greg had some patent pending and in August we found out that his new company, Symantec, rewards the inventors in their company with a big trip. This year that trip is in the Bahamas, this coming week. On Friday Greg informed me that a hurricane was headed straight for the Bahamas, but not to worry until I needed to. Last night we were both getting worried as we saw the projection of the hurricane to hit when we were to arrive. It was a pretty depressing evening as we contemplated the possible loss of such an anticipated trip.
This morning (Sunday) we talked to the kids about the hurricane and asked each of them to say a prayer that the storm would go away. Nathan gave a talk in church today and his closing remark was, "I know that I am a child of God because He answers my prayers." As I helped him write his talk I thought about that and how I knew that the Lord wouldn't let my kids down as they had prayed for the storm to dissipate. Then, I got to thinking, I am a child of God as well and did I know that the Lord wouldn't let ME down?
I got my answer after church when Greg checked online and found the above report. I was speechless when he read it to me. I even cried a little. I know that the Lord answered our prayers. Hurricane Paloma was downgraded to a tropical depression while we were at church, after all of our prayers. We all right then said a prayer of thanks. I know that I am a child of God and I know that He answers my prayers because He loves me.