WHEN DARK CLOUDS OF TROUBLE HANG O'ER US

Recently, a swift thunderstorm blew in right after dinner. The loud thunder and nearby lightning, quickly grabbed the attention of our children. Within minutes, heavy rain was falling, followed by hail. I sent Calli to the window to observe the scene...

Ashley: "Do you see the hail falling outside? It is hitting our outside table and bouncing to the ground."

Calli: "I see it. I see the hails."

At this point, Dan came from the bedroom toward the front door. It was time for him head off to his weekly evening with the youth of our church.

Calli: "Dad, it's hails out there!"

Dan: "It's hailing out there! I am going to get all wet."

Calli: "The hails is hitting your car!"

Dan: "Oh no, I'll have to be careful."

Dan left, the hail stopped and the rain soon thereafter. The next morning, we woke up to nice spring weather.

Calli: "Mom, is Holland going to hit Daddy's car?"

Ashley: "What?"

Calli: "No, is Hales going to hit our Daddy's car?"

Ashley: "Um, Hales is a prophet. Hail is the small ice pieces that were falling from the sky last night. It isn't hailing anymore."

Obviously, Calli is really interested in the apostles. She can identify or spontaneously name most of them, occasionally calling "Uchtdorp" on the phone.

Her enthusiasm is a blessing in our home and the words of these inspired men and other church leaders give me peace, joy and guidance. Right now, I am feeling so blessed...