Shake, Rattle and Roll

That's what it felt like today as I sat at my desk on the 9th floor during today's 5.4 magnitude earthquake. When I realized that it was an earthquake, I held on to my desk with both hands and fear began to set in. I immediately shut down my computer, grabbed my belongings and headed for the door. I met other co-workers in the hallway who were also frightened. They reminded me that it wouldn't be a good idea to take the elevator. Another co-worker said not to take the stairs. After discussing other options....which were not many, I started to settle down and then God reminded me of His promise, "Fear not for I am with you". I returned to my desk and started working again. Shortly after that my cell phone rang....it was a number I didn't recognize....I answered it. It was my husband calling from a co-worker's cell phone to make sure I was ok. He and his coworkers had evacuated their building. I tried calling daycare to check on Kemaya....the lines were down. About an hour later, my husband called me back...this time from his own cell phone to tell me that he had talked to the daycare and our precious baby girl was fine.....she was sleeping. :-)

It was during those 20 or 30 seconds of shaking that I saw my life flash before me. The thought of something happening and me not being able to get to my husband and daughter was frightening. I was reminded of how important it is to tell your family you love them daily.....to kiss your husband goodbye everyday....to live each day as if it were your last because no one is promised tomorrow.