Monday, January 18, 2010

Positives in the aftermath?

So are there any positives in all of this? Some more thoughts -

  • Awareness - Haiti is so close to the US and yet most people knew little to nothing about it (we were the same 3 yrs ago - couldn't have told you where Haiti was on a map). Checking out facebook the day after the earthquake, you found that people suddenly were involved with & praying for this county. A little, too late? Perhaps, but its something and that something can be used! So, don't feel guilty if you didn't know anything about Haiti before, instead use this new awareness as a way to be involved and praying for people who need you.
  • God's power clearly acknowledged - The stories that have and will come from this, will clearly point to God's miraculous power. Man alone is not going to be able to overcome the destruction that has occurred in Port-a-Prince and the surrounding areas, but with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).
  • A renewed feeling of gratefulness that David came home to us when he did - I can not even imagine the pain of not being with my little boy in this type of situation. Jay and I are so grateful to be able to see this face every day!