(Commemorating the recovery efforts of Panama City & it's environs after Hurricane Michael)
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town,
not many trees stood; most were blown down.
The traffic was heavy as we scurried here and there,
driving through a town Hurricane Michael had laid bare.
The storm had blown through and left so much damage;
Abundantly more than we thought we could manage.
But we rallied our friends with chainsaws and tarps;
We steeled our nerves and opened our hearts.
We shared our food, our water and supplies;
We hugged one another and dried crying eyes.
Then in came the linemen to provide us with power,
Crews worked through the nights to restore cell phone towers.
And as news of our despair spread far and spread wide,
support rolled in like the incoming tide.
We started to rebuild our battered little town;
Because not even a Cat-5 can keep the 850 down!
There will be challenges ahead as we clean and restore;
some businesses will reopen while some close their doors.
The days will be tough and we’ll have to roll up our sleeves,
but we’ll come back stronger - we have to believe!
So as Christmas arrives let’s stay strong in our faith,
and give thanks to The Lord for His mercy and grace.
And on days that we find we’re at the end of our rope,
let’s all look to Jesus and in Him find our hope.
not many trees stood; most were blown down.
The traffic was heavy as we scurried here and there,
driving through a town Hurricane Michael had laid bare.
The storm had blown through and left so much damage;
Abundantly more than we thought we could manage.
But we rallied our friends with chainsaws and tarps;
We steeled our nerves and opened our hearts.
We shared our food, our water and supplies;
We hugged one another and dried crying eyes.
Then in came the linemen to provide us with power,
Crews worked through the nights to restore cell phone towers.
And as news of our despair spread far and spread wide,
support rolled in like the incoming tide.
We started to rebuild our battered little town;
Because not even a Cat-5 can keep the 850 down!
There will be challenges ahead as we clean and restore;
some businesses will reopen while some close their doors.
The days will be tough and we’ll have to roll up our sleeves,
but we’ll come back stronger - we have to believe!
So as Christmas arrives let’s stay strong in our faith,
and give thanks to The Lord for His mercy and grace.
And on days that we find we’re at the end of our rope,
let’s all look to Jesus and in Him find our hope.
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