Well we have all worked very hard, had a huge amount of volunteer help and Mom's former house has been picked up piece by piece and piled by the curb for removal. With that physically behind me it is time to return to a somewhat more normal life that has time to reflect on what has happened, what can't and what still can. One that doesn't involve heart ache and the destruction of old haunts and memories, good and bad. My heart will be sad for a good long time yet but I know that too will fade and become less with the passing of the seasons. The biggest sorrow is for my Mother and those like her that are no longer able to put a key in the lock and enter their place of comfort and safety, because there is not longer a door. I can get into my truck and go home. Those others cannot go home because there is no car nor a home to drive to. Only the broken and damaged remains of their dreams. For all of us that are able more help will be given those that need a helping hand to rebuild, or just get a ride to the store, or maybe just be someone that they can cry out to or with. Perhaps that is the most soothing salve of all, to help just because we can. Thank you one and all for letting me once again give voice to the thoughts that have been bothering me these past few weeks. Bless you and keep your loved ones close to your hearts.
Continue to keep Your family and All who were hurt by these terrible storms in my prayers.... Time will Heal, God will comfort.... Tim
Otter, If you didn't feel the way you do you wouldn't be human.. You were a blessing for your mother. I will keep her and the other's in my thoughts and prayer's. Your a good man, bless you..
Ron
As I sit here a mortal man I some times wonder why The Great Spirit allows things like this to happen
I also see that after every disaster like this, cities and communities rebuild and the neighbor hoods bigger and better, families become closer and stronger.
All I can do now is ask that The Great Spirit to send
The spirit of the great bear to give strength
To send the spirit of the wolf to give wisdom and under standing.
To send grandfather turtle to give patience
To send grandmother spider to guide in the rebuilding
Well said Harry!
Harry you brought it all home, But for the grace of the great Spirit go I, we all wish them the strength and courage to rebuild and become stronger , to survive, pickup, and go on, they are still with us for that we are thankful