Halloween 1991
“Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. …which
transcends all understanding…?”
(Philippians 4 verse 6)
Halloween, October 31st in 1991 was
a significant event in the northern part of the United States. In our
neighborhood we had two significant events to prepare for; children trick or
treating and June’s departure to the UK for a family visit on November 1st.
Mother nature also had a plan that she had not consulted with me on; the great
Halloween three day blizzard in Minnesota which was a piece of what is now
known as “The Perfect Storm.”
Paul told the Philippians “Do not be
anxious about anything…” but millions of Americans were anxious that weekend!
People died on lost ships on the Grand Banks and Minneapolis had 30 inches of
snow. But it was not all bad on our end. Let me explain.
In the early afternoon on October 31st
we had a temperature drop and a snow squall started. That is not unusual in
Minnesota in the fall and we did not expect it to be anything but a fun
Halloween! You see, I had already decorated the outside of the house with
Christmas lights so we turned them on. The lights drew a large group of
Halloween revelers. We met them with a special greeting, “Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy
Halloween.” There was six inches of snow on the ground and we did pray for the
safety of the children.
In the morning there was 15 inches
of snow and the visibility was near zero. A trip to the airport seemed
impossible. Prayers were needed. We decided to depart after lunch for a 6:30
flight and the 20 minute trip took over two hours and was very dangerous.
June’s flight departed 3 hours late and I had a three hour ride home. Happy
Halloween.
I assume you all know about the perfect
storm and sinking of the Andrea Gail from Gloucester. Our trials are minor when
compared with the loss of a ship and lives. When we heard the story, it put our
events into perspective. Saturday is
Halloween, enjoy it with your neighborhood goblins!
Thought for Today:
This Friday is a special day and we should enjoy it with the revelers. We
should also think back to 1991 and be prayerful.
Prayer for the Day:
Heavenly Father, this week we pray for children on a day they look forward to
each year. We pray that they be safe and have a great evening. We give thanks
for their presence in our lives.
Amen
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