radar

“and, oh, it may rain tonight” he texts.

and then I look at the news website.  and then I see the yellow/orange/red blob that is headed for us.  and then I remember that one of my kids is not at home, but rather at grandma’s house.  and then I remind myself that it’s okay.  and only then do I remember to pray.  why can’t that be the first thing on my list?