I underwent a significant spiritual revelation regarding the profound influence of the psalms, which greatly altered my outlook for the remainder of my life. Following this transformative experience, I developed a fervent aspiration to witness remarkable events orchestrated by the divine and to wholeheartedly support God while observing His extraordinary creations. In 1992, I tuned into a local radio station one morning and learned of an impending hurricane originating in the Bahamas, which was forecasted to move northward and pass to the east of Miami while gradually losing strength. However, the subsequent morning brought an unexpected warning that Hurricane Andrew had altered its trajectory and was now approaching from the west, rapidly intensifying. This unforeseen shift caught the community off guard, leaving us with insufficient time to prepare adequately.

Having encountered several hurricanes throughout my lifetime, I have generally found a certain fascination in observing them as they uproot trees and deliver rainfall for a day. However, this particular hurricane presented a starkly different experience. It resembled a formidable buzz saw, compelling my family and me to swiftly evacuate our modular home in search of refuge in a two-story residence located north of our property. Notably, the storm's trajectory remained steadfast as it veered westward; despite predictions suggesting a potential drift northward, we were largely unaware of this shift due to our preoccupied schedules. As a result, many local residents began relocating from northern areas to the south. Surprisingly, the storm persisted on its predetermined path. As it neared Miami, it naturally intensified. Based on my observations, when a storm adopts the form of a saw blade with a red center, it is invariably indicative of impending substantial destruction. Regrettably, this powerful storm continued along its westward course, and to add a unique perspective, the most intense portion of the storm was directly aimed at my personal residence.