Hello to all. Last day of October! Happy Halloween if you celebrate. Tomorrow, we start another new month, only 2 left this year! A short few weeks it will be Thanksgiving here in the US. Life is flying by.
This morning is quite warm to start the day - upper 60's. Rain, glorious rain - we get some today! It has been an exceptionally dry month - so we end the month with some much-needed precipitation!
I have been thinking so much about all those that were affected by the storms at the first part of the month. There are wildfires happening all around as well - and big winds. There is flooding happening in many places around the globe. It is all so scary and so sad.
I think about all those this past month that have lost family members and friends to these horrible storms. I think about those that lost all their possessions - homes included. Many are now sleeping in tents as cooler/cold weather will be approaching. Many do not have electricity yet or water. We have gals here in our group that have gone through so much and it still continues to a degree. I am sure there are group members that we don't know about yet, going through devastating loss.
If you are of the persuasion - PLEASE pray for them all - for all folks going through such horrible stuff.
We sure can use more love in this world - more kind deeds - more kind words.
Be the positive influence in your family, neighborhood, office, etc. Be kind and pass on kindness. It is infectious!!!
Stop and think, as we start November, all the things that you are thankful for - big or small.
Thanks for being here and being a friend not only to me, but to others. I love this group - you have all helped me in ways that you will never understand or know.
Have a wonderful day - stay safe - and BE KIND!
PS - THANK YOU to Cindy and to Laurie!!!!!!! You know!
There is so much truth in your words. I pray for all of those with spoken and unspoken needs. Loss can be sudden, unexpected, so let there be no words left unsaid. Hugs to all in need.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, we have no idea whatsoever what anyone is truly going through on any given day. Prayer is what we have. Give generously.
DeleteI agree, we need more good in this world, helping neighbours and friends, even those we haven't met yet. Letting them know that we care and love them all.
ReplyDeleteI've always told my kids that I love them, and I do the same with my grandson. My mother wasn't able to tell us, it was something she hadn't experienced, and I decided when I was young, if I were to have children, they would know they were loved.
YES, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet.
DeleteMy daddy was the same - I can remember the times he actually said he loved me. He showed it a lot - but didn't say it.
Those couple times are sweetly remembered.
We need more kindness for sure.
Fabulous post! I have saved the quote and will use it in emails I send to family. I compare this to prayer. The Father knows what we need but I think He likes to hear it from us, just like when we tell our family we love them. I used to tell my girls that if they thanked someone for a kindness or gift, they needed to be sure the person heard them, not mumbling. Some folks are very vocal about negative things. We need to speak up about the good things.
ReplyDeleteWe had a heavy rainstorm this morning and apparently more is expected. Good day to stay in!
This is a good reminder Cheryl. Our world is a bit of a mess and I believe prayer has a lot of power. It's been pouring here since 5am and the cold front is coming in. Tonight is supposed to be clear so we'll pass out candy to all the little gremlins that come by. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteI was guilty, in the past, of thinking I had all the time in the world and of perhaps not showing my feelings to those I loved quite enough - a perfect example of the British stiff upper lip attitude! The loss of my parents and parents-in-law made me face up to how short life is and I have become more demonstrative as a result. My daughter and her friends are much more open and affectionate than my generation and that is a beautiful thing to see.
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