Yesterday I went to get gas at Costco. I have to compliment their employees. They had 15 men working the parking lot directing traffic and helping people at the pump. I was in a line that snaked around the back of Costco. I was out of there in 30 minutes. The gas was "cheap" at $2.65 a gallon. Everywhere else in town is over $3.
As I sat in line I was so thankful that my only discomfort in all of this is waiting in line for gas. So often we aren't thankful for what we have. And I'm not talking about being thankful for a computer or two cars that run, but about having water to make my baby's formula. Having a roof over my head. I can't even begin to imagine how those people feel.
What would it be like? Or a better question would be...what would I be like in that situation? Would I give half of my baby formula to another baby that didn't have any? When you watch the news I hope you will look at the situation with grace and mercy. I hope it will compel you to pray for these people.
If you were pushed to the brink of existence...who would you be? If your family was dying around you...who would you be? I hope I would be Jesus to them. I can only pray if they asked for a sip of water from me...I would give them the bottle.
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I have been thinking the same things girl. I can't imagine what it is like to lose everything...to be in the middle of such complete chaos, with people dying around you and feeling like no help is on the way. One of my friends from New Orleans finally just heard from his father and grandmother. I am so thankful I know my family members are safe and sound. I am thankful that I have shelter and food and water and a safe hospital to have my baby in. I agree we must pray, pray, pray!
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