Today has been and emotional roller coaster. My husband and I grew up in the Joplin, MO area and are just heartbroken over the devastation there. Seeing places where we grew up, played, when on dates together ~ where our friends and families work and shop and live ~ completely destroyed is surreal.
I want to be there helping...taking care of those who have nothing and are in far greater shock than I, but realitsically, an emotional, 6 month pregnant lady would really not be super helpful. I know that the best place for me is right here.
What is so very moving to me though is the kindness of others. Today I have experienced an outpouring of concern and kindness that was very unexpected. I had no idea that so many were aware of our connection to the tragedy but the kind words, prayers, and concerned inquiries have blessed me more than my vocabulary can express. My heart bursts with pride at the kindness of others I've seen. The opening of homes to others, helping others to find someone...just the humble selflessness that is flooding the area.
I'm by no means the only person with personal connection to this tragedy and my heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones and those that are homelss, jobless, or now both. I want to thank all of you who have reached out to my family and my husbands family in kindness and care. It means more than you'll ever know.
1 comment:
so glad you were the recipient of many unexpected kindnesses today. it is moments like those that reinstate our faith in those that surround us. :)
xoxo
and LOVE the new pop-up comment window. plus darker blue text. ;)
thank you! :)
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