Throughout the day, we checked in to see how they were doing. By this afternoon, the worst had passed, and they were starting to dig themselves out. While piles of snow had socked them in, thank goodness they were safe and sound. What a sigh of relief. In my head, I thanked the Lord that our daughter and her family, and millions of others, are safe and sound.

 

Throughout the day, I reflected on how easy it is to take for granted life’s non-events. But then, when I considered the Nor’easter that nailed the upper East Coast this morning, anybody can be one hour or heartbeat away from life flipping on a dime. There but for the grace of God go I, right?

 

I’m reminded tonight of the litanies often recited in church, one beginning with the ancient words, Kyrie eleison.

 

Lord, in your mercy, our lives are in your hands. Lord, in your mercy, keep us all safe. Lord, in your mercy, lead so we may follow. Lord, in your mercy, go before us all.