As we approach what is perhaps the greatest holiday of the year...Thanksgiving...I wanted to post a follow-up to my blog in February 2012 entitled Gratitude...
http://amgtconsulting.blogspot.com/2012/02/gratitude-is-feeling-thankful-gift-last.html
Recently the East Coast has been hit by two major storms that have caused loss of life and and has brought much pain to millions of people in the storm's path. I recall as a young boy growing up when the 1962 storm destroyed thousands of homes along the coast of New Jersey. I had never before seen such destruction where homes were in the swampland and I prayed to God that I would never see it again. This storm eclipsed that storm of 50 years ago by a wide margin but also brought a feeling of togetherness as we move forward. I do not live on the coast anymore but witnessed what we all saw on the news channels. The devastation was horrific but the strength of mankind is evident. You did not hear of looting but rather a "coming together" to get through this disaster. Across the vast area affected, crime was minimal...support was universal. One life lost is far too many but the ability to evacuate and heed the warnings saved thousands of lives during these storms. The leadership in those states and our national leaders are to be congratulated for their strength and support to their constituents. I know of several people who have taken off from their jobs to help people displaced in this natural disaster. I applaud them and their sacrifice and will keep them in my prayers as we rebuild through this tragedy. I am reminded of a quote that helps me in time of great struggles and will paraphrase what those words meant to me....
"Be grateful to everyone you meet and your blessings will shine through you to them and beyond...By doing this everyday will be a GREAT day". In other words, live the golden rule. Help each other through tragedy and our lives together will be rewarding in this life and beyond.
