~Tarnished, Yet Still Silver~

It's week 3 of  Gypsy Fish's Silver Sunday.
I've posted a few "silvers" here as
well as some thoughts I've had that
I hope are not too "preachy".
This week has been a ponderous one.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the news from Haiti,

I wonder if each little bit that we all

contribute to help and healing

can bring peace to the suffering. 

Faith dictates that

 yes, indeed, every little bit can help. 

It is with that faith that we can take a step back and

 remind ourselves that even the simplest things can

often be taken for granted, when in fact they are

gifts that should not be taken lightly and

 should be shared with others.

We are all in this together.

It is faith that allows us to

step back in and refocus

 in order to see the whole picture.

To really see.

To appreciate.

To listen

To hope.

And to put forth our best effort, our best selves,

 to make certain that the ravages of destruction

do not tarnish our views completely, but

instead make us wiser and stronger,

more grateful, more compassionate and

helpful to those in need.

Everyone, especially the young, needs to know that,

 even in the shadow of despair, there is

hope and goodness.

Blessings to all who are affected by strife

 and to those who aid the weary.

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