You absolutely have to watch this interview with a stout-hearted old Oklahoma woman who survived the tornado that destroyed her home all around her. Hold on till around the two-minute mark. “Thank you, God,” she whispers.

Stunning.

UPDATE: Lasorda writes in the comments thread:

I’ve watched this video a few times this morning. I keep focusing on that moment, too. Watching her look up and thank God has humbled me profoundly. This woman understands that not all prayers are answered in the way you want them answered. She has experienced hardship. Yet here, her prayers were answered. As a mature believer her absolute first response was to thank a merciful and loving God. This woman truly knows God. She has a relationship with Jesus Christ. Holy moly. This woman has given us a model of gratitude for the ages.

Thank you for saying this. It made me think that this great woman’s response was my sister’s response to the “tornado” — cancer — that destroyed her life. She didn’t pity herself; she was simply grateful to God for all the good things that came her way in spite of her circumstances. I wish I had that kind of faith. I pray I will someday.