The Hill fire and the Woolsey fire in southern California have significantly impacted our family so my post today will be brief, and I will take a break from blogging until December.
In the midst of unspeakable, ongoing destruction and loss, I think of Mr. Rodgers’ mother. She told him that when sad things happen, look around for the helpers. You can always see helpers, she said.
That’s what the Bible teaches us—to be “helpers” by feeding the hungry, providing drinks for the thirsty, welcoming strangers who need shelter, giving clothes to those who need them, and caring for the sick. (See Isaiah 58:7 and Matthew 25:34-40.)
During these exhausting, frightening days of fire,
my family has witnessed countless acts of kindness and generosity.
Those people are living, breathing, hugging, smiling helpers,
real people God is using
to answer thousands of prayers.
May God bless them all!
See you in December.
In the meantime, enjoy writing your memoir!
Seems like nearly everyone knows somebody in that enormous fire zone. We are breathing easier after learning that it stopped less than a yard from a friend's driveway, and feeling devastated for her many neighbors who lost everything. What vast opportunity for those in the region to heed the words of that scripture in a literal sense.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sharon, and many thanks for leaving your comment. You and your friends must be so so so happy that the fire stopped before burning their place. Hundreds of families are grieving the loss of their homes and it will take a long time for everyone to recover. The firefighters, first responders, law enforcement people, medical people, and THRONGS of volunteers are my heroes. Happy Thanksgiving, Sharon!
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