More than luck spared Florida from worst

On Sept. 12, after reading the article about Irma's arrival in Florida, I felt compelled to make a major correction to its writer's conclusion.

Luck had nothing to do with the fact that it wasn't as bad as predicted. Make no mistake, it wasn't luck; it was God. God caused all the changes that occurred as Irma approached Florida. It was His grace, His mercy that spared the U. S. from much more significant damage from this hurricane. Many people were praying, I know I was. My daughter lives down there near Ft. Myers. I was praying and asking everyone I knew to pray. I am very grateful to God for His mercy.

It was bad but it could have been so much worse. That it wasn't had nothing to do with luck. Let's give credit where credit is due. There is no one else that can slow or change wind direction and speed, no one but God. As Jesus told the wind and waves to be still on the Sea of Galilee 2,000 years ago, He slowed Irma down.

I am so very grateful.

Patricia Bertrand

Wood Dale