A Day of Faith

It's interesting how limited man's knowledge is. We can predict things like the weather with a certain degree of error, but we can never be 100% sure of its exact outcome. Like for example, the weather people predicted that there may be rain, but not much; that the temperature would rise to 36°, etc. My family who trusts these people went out on a day of picnic in celebration of somebody's birthday. Even though I told them that it would rain a lot due to the passing tropical storm Don. Right now, it's raining a lot. They have already gone. What kind of picnic can they have in this kind of weather? As I write this, I am hearing the peeling of thunder. And now, new developments. My sister-in-law just called to say that due to the weather conditions, they're not going on the picnic. Nor would her parents be going. I guess most people wouldn't go. So I'm expecting my family back home any time now. The sad part about it is that my two kids were very anxious to go because today would have been there first experience fishing. They went prepared to do a little fishing. But, I guess they'd have to wait for another time. Well, I love you my family. I trust that God would bring  you back safely.

No Better Way To Celebrate

I was so impressed by the number of persons who have reached out to congratulate me on my birthday which is today. Even though I'm far from family and friends, and even though I have to work today and can't be with my people, I felt like I was in a party just eating and talking with family and friends, some of whom I'haven't seen for along time. All of this took place on Facebook today. As I open Facebook, it was all "Happy birthday Melvin; Happy birthday cuz." These simple words meant a whole lot to me. They show me that my family and friends do love me. Its good to be part of a family that really loves you, cares for you, and cheers you. This feeling is even more pronounced in my own family - when my wife and kids woke me up to start me off with Happy Birthday. There's a bond that exists among us that cannot be broken by distance nor time nor anyone else. Let's keep it that way. Let's remember to love, care for, and cheer those that are part of us.