Last Thursday morning I left for Livingston to "hunker down" with my family during Hurricane Ike. This was my very first hurricane experience ever. As I sat there with family and friends I had an overwhelming array of emotions to deal with. I had good moments and freak out moments. I am sure you and your families experienced the same feelings.
Your preschool children may be having problems understanding what happened during the past week. Sharing the story of Noah with your child could provide a sense of comfort. God promised to never flood the earth again. We may have rain and storms, we may lose some things we have at our house, but we know that God will protect us. Talk to your child about what the rainbow means. God sent us the rainbow as a reminder of his promise to us.
Make a rainbow with your child and write down some things you are thankful for during the hurricane. Maybe they are thankful their favorite toy was not hurt or their pet or bike. Pray with your children about their feelings. Use words they understand and allow them to pray what they are feeling. Be sure that prayer time with your children is not a time to add stress to their lives. Your children are probably not thinking or feeling the same emotions you are. If you pray about those things in front of your child it may had stress to their lives.
If your family is going to help friends and neighbors with food, clothing or yard work you can have your preschooler make some rainbows to include. They could also make cards with rainbow pictures. You can explain what the rainbow means to people as you share with others around you.
UBC is sending out crews of people to help those people affected by Hurricane Ike. They have crews of people helping with yard work and helping serve and prepare food. If your family would like to help call UBC and get on the volunteer list.
This Sunday, September 21, UBC will only be having a 11:00 service. The 9:30 service and Sunday evening activities have been canceled. We will be providing Preschool WBS during our 11:00 service.
If your family has any needs please be in contact with UBC staff members. We want to help you during this time.
