Hey everyone!
Last Sunday I took a day off from my blogging in honor of spring break, but I am back! From gambling for the first time at a casino to line-dancing the night away, I had a great week hanging out with family and friends. Even more, mother nature decided to shake up my break with a little bit of rock n’ roll. Literally.
On Friday night, while we were home watching some March Madness, an earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hit our area. The house abruptly jolted, followed by 30-40 seconds of fierce shaking and a power outage. It was definitely the biggest earthquake I’ve ever felt, and a pretty scary experience altogether. The thing that gets me most, however, is what I was thinking from the moment it began until it finally ended. In that minute, the only thing that mattered to me was the safety of my family. I noticed the way my mom rushed over to protect my brothers the second the earthquake started, and the way my stepdad remained completely calm and made sure that our house was safe. Not knowing how long the earthquake would last, or if it would get even worse, all I wanted was exactly what I had before the whole thing began - for the people I love to be okay.
Thankfully, there was no significant damage done to my house, and no injuries sustained by any of us. What the earthquake did do, however, was help put into perspective my life and the things I worry about. Kind of like the idea that you don’t know you have a good thing until it’s gone, I was reminded of just how blessed I am to be alive and to have my family. I think it’s so amazing that we have the natural instinct to protect those that we love, just as in that moment, I was prepared to do whatever it took to keep my loved ones safe. Yes, it was stressful, but it called to attention what matters most to me, and made me appreciate even more the fact that I have what I need most. Have a wonderful week everyone! God bless.
Love,
Vanessa
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