Contrast

The hottest place - Death Valley

The coldest place, East Antarctica Plateau

This picture came in on Facebook;  someone wants us to pray for rain as we need it so badly

BUT, too much rain and you have flooding.

The contrast...we live with it daily.   It is to hot or to cold, it is to dry or to wet.    Mother Nature has not decided which season she likes best so she is giving us a 'run for our money' . . . We need our four seasons back but that is easier said than done.    We need to work with what we have and do our best to survive ...the weather . . . it is only weather and the new Hurricane season is about to begin . . . The fires are spreading and the holocaust  is frightening.    I doubt there is little we can do to change the weather patterns.   We have to take one day as it comes and do just what we have to do and that is survive.  

Now words are easy to come by;  it is the doing that is hard.   When you hear a request for help for the folks that have lost everything either in a fire or a flood, don't shy away thinking there is nothing you can do....you can contribute clothing that no longer fits your frame;  you can donate some of the excess furnishings you have accumulated over the years.   You can donate a few dollars and give up a morning latte or a stop for a banana split.    You can say a prayer and help them up by giving them your hand.    Give a little, love a lot and be thankful that you are not walking about in their shoes.   

The weekend is coming up and we have Saturday to shop and Sunday to pray for these folks going through a 'hell' of their own.    I haven't  heard The Red Cross folks asking for donations yet, but if the fires and floods keep up they are going to need some help as they usually are the first to step in and share with our help.    The Salvation army folks do a great job as well so keep an ear open and when the call comes, be generous to a fault.  For there, but by the grace of God go I.....

A little love goes  long way when you open your heart to those in need through no fault of their own.    Be good, be kind, be gentle and don't be stingy with a hug or two . . . can't think of a better greeting...can you?       Hugs to all.