We watched Hurricane Sandy with great interest because Cache is serving right where it was predicted to hit the hardest. However, it took a different path and left his area of residence practically unscathed (a few trees limbs down). So while he avoided that peril, he did go without power for 5-6 days (not sure of the exact number). Since getting gas has been a challenge, they hadn't been able to leave their immediate area to go be on the front lines serving. Between having to stay in their apartment from Sunday to Wednesday and lack of work after I think he was a bit frustrated. (During that time, his companion ate some cashews hidden in some pesto so Cache had to administer the epi pen. That was probably a tall order for him as he was the one the Jr. High called me about for blacking out in biology during a movie and the one who didn't stay vertical for the required missionary TB testing and shots. Missions are character builders all around!)
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| According to Google's crisis map for Sandy, this was the only gas station opened near his area for a week. |
Two things I know from this: 1) Watching images on CNN and Weather.com is no way for a missionary mom to spend her time! They always show the worst when there are other areas that are faring better and I knew the mission president went to every precaution to make sure all missionaries were safe. So I could have gotten by with only watching 2-3 updates on Sandy instead of what I did and saved myself a whole lot of emotion (I can't say fear was really what I was feeling, because I knew he would be all right, but it was very gripping and consuming for me to watch). 2) This is the place Cache should be right now. I'm confident he was put there for his own personal growth and to help and reach certain people. I'm thankful for that comforting knowledge.
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