the night the lights went out page 1

the night the lights went out page 1 by ric Gustafson


Jesse Hudson stood outside near the porch railing. He looked toward the west. On his cell phone, he saw that the Weather Service had just issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the next several hours. He was concerned because their bible study was scheduled for tonight at their house. He was worried about the safety of their church friends who were coming.
" Jesse" yelled Else Hudson from their kitchen. He heard frantic pot and pan noise. " What do I need to fix for your church friends?".
He noticed lightning off to the west. He came back into the house. " Everyone is eating before they come". He walked into the kitchen and gave her a peck on the cheek. " Just pop and hot apple cider will be fine".
She put three two liters of pop and plastic cups on a small wooden kitchen table. " Are you sure that's all you need?".
" I'm sure". He began to straighten up the living room. " Are you sure you don't want to join us tonight?".
" No!". She turned on the coffee pot and began to stir the apple cider. " I will be in the den watching my favorite shows".
Jesse sat down in his easy chair and opened his bible to the book of Luke. The group had started studying that Gospel. He prayed that his church friends would arrive safely.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric