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Togetherness and prayers My husband, John, and I were watching television when we heard a big boom followed by the loss of power. My first instinct was to be disappointed. After all, my shows were on, dinner was planned, and I had chores to do. The majority of people would agree this is an inconvenience to say the least. We seem to take for granted the privilege of electricity, forgetting there was a time when there was none at all. We decided to make the best of it. I lit several candles and got out the battery-operated boom box. I put in a tape of my favorite minister and sat in the candlelight with my favorite person. We listened, talked, laughed and prayed. It was simply one of the most fulfilling nights we have spent together in a long time. It was peaceful, relaxing and inspiring. When I heard the neighbor’s generator running, I smiled knowing we didn’t need one. I was pleased that the only entertainment of the night was the presence of God and my husband. When the lights came back on, I shut them off and we continued our pleasant evening with no power. When life gets too busy, remember to spend those precious moments with the ones you love. Don’t wait for the power to go out. Angela Quirk |
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