Another Prayer Request...

Yikes...I seem to have some crazy bad news to pass along an awful lot these days huh? Michelle called me this morning with some terrible news. Holly and Keith Powell lived one house over from us in Fort Sill and their house burned down last night. They are a wonderful family with lots of kids...seven to be exact...ranging in age from less than a year to 17. They lived one house over from us on Upton Road in a lovely huge seven bedroom home with balconies that surrounded the whole house on both floors. Thankfully all the kids and family are safe, but apparently everything was lost in the fire. Michelle said a group of soldiers in the barracks across the street were out drinking late last night. They saw the fire on the porch of the Powells house and starting beating on all the houses doors warning everyone to get out. If you've ever been to OK, you are aware the wind never blows gently across the plains...it blows so hard it can literally knock small children over. Well the wind was blowing and the fear was that the fire would spread domino like down the street. Turned out the wind was blowing front to back and the only thing that was effected by secondary fire was the Powell's backyard. The houses next door to the fire had all the windows blown out...that happened to be Shasta's house...but that isn't bad considering the alternative. So anyhow...I just wanted to send a quick message to ask for some prayers if you are inclined! The Powells have a very strong faith and I guess as they were standing there in their jammies and literally nothing else Holly said she and Keith started with nothing and they could always start over with nothing...they would be fine. She is an amazing woman!! Amazing or not...I know she can use all the help she can get!! I'll keep you updated as Michelle keeps me updated!! Once again...sure does make you stop and be grateful for everything you've been blessed with huh?