So it is that this week another Big Storm is headed for the Texas Gulf Coast, following a remarkably similar path to that of the Great 1900 Storm.
Unlike the residents of Galveston in 1900; Gulf Coast residents today have the benefit of modern weather forecasting, satellite images and fast, reliable transportation out of the Hurricane zone.
Much like the Thursday before the Great Saturday storm 108 years ago, I'm hearing from several of my friends in the area that it is a beautiful day on the Gulf Coast. The calm before the storm as the saying goes.
But as we pray in rememberance of the approximately 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States 7 years ago today, let us also pray for those lost long ago to a terror from the Sea they didn't see coming, and those in the path of Hurricane Ike that aims for the Texas coast this Saturday.
4 comments:
God bless you, DEZ. Stay safe.
Nancy
Thank you, Dez! *HUGS* to all in the Lone Star State.
Wow, I had no idea it was the anniversary of that horrible storm in Galveston. Have you been on that tour of the Moody Mansion to see all about that storm? Just awful. Glad to see you're bloggin' again. :)
What a shame has happened to Galveston and Houston. The photos probably don't even tell the whole story. I am just sick. When I was leaving Galveston a month ago, I had no idea that would be the last time I would see some of those lovely historical buildings. Such a pity.
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