Storms
While travelling recently, someone showed us a place where a storm had struck, destroying everything in its path. They shared how life has now returned to normal. In recent months, we’ve heard of many tornadoes wreaking havoc across nations, displacing millions and challenging lives. A few weeks later, life begins limping back to semi-normal again. Yet, for those who have endured such devastation, life will likely never feel fully normal. The pain, grief, and loss linger, reshaping their world. Still, the grass grows back. Buildings are rebuilt. People return, and life starts anew. For a season, the scars of destruction remain visible. Isn’t this true of our lives as well? Tornadoes—unexpected crises—strike us, leaving destruction and chaos in their wake. Over time, life slowly regains a semblance of normalcy, but we realize it’s okay to live with things not being entirely okay. A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the g