Another lesson, as if one were needed, that most of what we do is of very minor importance.

What is important: my younger daughter making sure the people she manages stay safe. Her husband going to help with the rescue work. My elder daughter trying to stay calm and teach my granddaughters how to weather the storm. Her husband staunching the leaks in my granddaughters’ bedroom without waking them as the rain poured down.

Their friends encouraging one another, helping.

The help from all over this country.

Houston strong. America strong.