Sitting in my kitchen very early Sunday morning wishing I would have taken advantage of the extra hour of sleep . . . but alas, it wasn’t meant be so I sit enjoying the quiet of a new day. The quiet in my head doesn’t last long as I again begin to think about the people who’s lives have been devastated by Sandy, the Perfect Storm . . .
People . . that are literally cut off from the rest of us because they are still without power.
People . . . that are unable to get medicines, food, water and gas.
People . . . so scared . . . because they have no idea how long this desolation will last.
People . . . that never cease to amaze me for their courage and their fight to restore their lives.
I turn on the television to see if one of our early morning news shows has any more information, any good news for the people who’s lives have been rocked by Sandy . . .
Not surprising there’s a whole segment on New York because the Marathon was to be today . . . the race that would have run through burrows that up until last week were alive and bustling . . .
Today. . . these burrows look like the aftermath of an atomic bomb . . .
As I watch, I’m so thankful that most people were in agreement that canceling the marathon was the right thing to do . . . disappointed yes, but in agreement.
Thankful,that ever so slowly help and relief seem to be getting to the people in need.
And so, so thankful that my niece who lives in New York, is safe and had fared the storm.
Tragedies of all kinds makes me think how in one split second . . . lives can change for ever.
In one split second. . . what we take for granted can be taken away.
In one slit second . . . things we complain about are so not important as compared to what someone else may be going through.
It makes me realize how fortunate I am . . .
It makes me realize how grateful I am . . .
It makes me realize to always . . . always appreciate and not take anything for granted.
You have stated it ALL in your post. And we do take so much for granted until a tragedy hits. My heart and prayers go out to all who continue to deal with the aftermath of this storm.
ReplyDeleteYour post really captures what many of us have been thinking about how we feel about the devastation and how fortunate we are/were not to have been effected by the storm. Thanks for capturing what I know I've been thinking in words.
ReplyDeleteThank you, your thoughts and words express so well what so many of us are still thinking... hope we will still be thinking even as time goes by. It makes me think again of other times and places, knowing how deeply other storms, other devastating events affected the lives of many, and how long lasting the effects are and how far reaching... tsunami, earthquake, terrorist attack, wildfire, tornado... the list is so long, the people countless, yet each one an individual.
ReplyDeleteLife can change so quickly. It takes a tragedy to make one appreciate what they have, unfortunately. You've put my thoughts into words, thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour thoughts are poignant and I'm glad that some of us are still thinking about those terribly affected by the impact and changes in their lives forever. I saw tonight an interview with a women and she said, "They can take our homes, but they can't take our hearts." It is amazing how strong one can become after such tragedy. Your words are so true . . .
ReplyDeleteIt's a thoughtful post, Lynn. Thank you for writing our feelings about this week. And we are grateful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, Lynn. Your thoughtful reflections capture so much of what I've been thinking, too.
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