Calming the storm or calming the child?

It's crazy to think that it has been nearly a year since the tornadoes came through our town. And, as much as I hate it, it seems like everywhere I turn lately, there are more. It is days like this and times like this that I am reminded of just how lucky and blessed we truly are. We were under a tornado warning last night, which really terrified me. Luckily, it was called off. But that doesn't mean that we are completely out of the woods yet. Apparently we are supposed to have storms again tomorrow that are going to be worse than last night. And, if you saw the wind last night, it was pretty atrocious. 
That being said, there were tornadoes that did touch down last night, bring homes in Missouri and Illinois. i feel for those who lost their lives, family members, memories....It is scary to think about and even scarier to be first hand. 
Even after a year, we have people who are just now moving back into their homes, and those who are still out of a home. We have people who lost everything they had worked their entire lives to obtain. We have people who lost loved ones. It hurts to think that just because you live in a relatively "safe" town that these things can still happen. And what gets me is that they seem to be happening even more lately. I wish there was some way to stop it. But as someone put on Facebook last night, " Sometimes God calms the storm...Sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms the child." I try to remember that He has a plan, and that it is bigger than any of us can see, no matter what happens. But, as I touched on before, sometimes that is a heck of a lot harder to do than say. I try not to question, and to be grateful, but when I see children who have no coat, shoes, or hear that the only meals they get are the ones served at school, it breaks my heart, and leaves me wanting to do so much more. I will continue to help in any way that I can, and keep trying to remember God's plan...but that doesn't mean I won't question it. I know His motives are bigger than any of us, and that He knows what He's doing. Yet, I will continue to do what I can for all who need it.
If you'd like to help the tornado victims, contact your local Red Cross and/or Salvation Army for more information.