Tuesday, May 21, 2013

prayers

as i watch the devastation in Oklahoma today---it seems to me that the mystery of the human spirit is probably one of the biggest mysteries in life

we lose loved ones and houses, dreams and health--but as soon as that breath we take tells us we can go on, we want to go on--then life does go on---

and the lessons we think we shall never forget, fade and the pain we drown in--becomes a dull lonely ache--but we manage to buy new paint, go to dinner, pay our bills and entertain the thought that we can once again "plan" our life----

what else are we to do--what choices are there---they are too bleak and deeply dark to consider

so as we all pray and guiltily thank God it wasn't us---we know--that something will be us---but who could sustain their being, with this threat in our fore-thoughts----

so the human spirit --the God given grace and mercy, carries us on

17 comments:

  1. Oh man, the news broke my heart. If I could, I'd be out there with helping hands organizations to assist the people in clean up, searches and recovery. It's shocking how quickly tragedy can strike, but I am always inspired by the way these things open hearts and unite us as a human family. People are awesome.

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    1. people can indeed be awesome---it just stuns us all<3

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  2. My heart is sad, too. My prayers are with them.

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  3. We live close to Moore and many of my friends have lost homes, thankfully no lives lost. Please pray for my city.

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  4. Definitely sending prayers for all the people in Oklahoma!

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  5. Thoughts and prayers to all those effected by this tragedy.

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  6. Saw the news coverage of this, a terrible natural disaster and my thoughts are very much with those effected.

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  7. Prayers. Much work to be done; keep the helpers in our prayers, too.

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  8. I always feel bad hearing about such tragedies. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this.

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  9. Joanne said it well.

    Also, check with the American Red Cross and see what is needed.

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  10. P.S. Pst! Lynn, I nominated you for an award. =)

    http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com/2013/05/11-random-things.html

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  11. Devastating! There are no words to describe the heartache and loss of all those affected. Prayers are definitely being sent their way!

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  12. It's a tough thing to see...but it's always so nice to see everyone pull together afterwards. Have a wonderful holiday weekend Lynn!

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