FINALIST — 2026 Christian Indie Awards (Christian Living) “Go. Now.” Those were the words Kathy Vogel heard in the middle of the night as Hurricane Helene barreled toward the Gulf side of Florida. She didn’t know it yet, but those two words would save her life—and begin a spiritual journey unlike anything she ever imagined. Described by Peter Chakerian of cleveland.com as “a hybrid of Chicken Soup for the Soul and a Mitch Albom parable—a small book with a big spiritual center of gravity,” Through the Storm is a powerful true story of escape, faith, and transformation. In this deeply personal debut, Kathy shares how surviving a natural disaster revealed a deeper truth: God still speaks—and He is closer than we think, especially when the winds howl and the waves rise. Written with clarity and sincerity, Kathy guides readers through both literal and figurative storms—grief, fear, uncertainty, and the quiet moments when God seems silent. Each chapter weaves together Scripture, lived experience, and heartfelt reflection to help you: Recognize God’s voice in the chaos - Trust His guidance when you can’t see the way forward - Hold onto peace when everything else is shaking - Discover purpose, comfort, and clarity on the other side of pain Called “ plainspoken sincerity… comforting in a way many readers will recognize immediately ” (Peter Chakerian-- cleveland.com ), Kathy’s story is for anyone who has ever wondered, “Will I make it through this?” Her answer is simple: Yes. And you won’t be alone.