Granted that life has its ups and downs but lately everything seems to be such extremes.

I don't know how many have been following the fires down in Texas. It has gotten bad and a few of the people here on GA said it got close, but for one it got more than close. Rustle lost his home. The fire swept through and wiped it out. Luckily he was given notice and managed to escape with his dogs, a few items, and his partner. However their home is now gone. When tragedy strikes you feel bad but when it happens to one of your own you just want to do something.

I am looking for something to pin good thoughts on. While I can't do something for Rustle at the moment I could do something to bring a smile to another GA member's face. Mark got the package I had created for him. He thanked me and told me how much the small things inside meant to him. I am just grateful to be able to reach out, even half way across the world, and bring a momentary smile to someone's face.

Life isn't fair. I know this. There is far too much pain and trouble. However, if we all take the time to do just something small to make someone else feel better, make their day a bit brighter, help in some small way, I think that is the miracle anyone can create.

While I wish I could make the problems of my friends, family, and even those I just barely interact with perfect, I'll take the moments when i can simply bring a little smile to their faces. If you spot Rustle let him know he isn't alone and that people are worried about him and his family. Sometimes that small act of kindness can keep people going when things seem so dark.

Wishing everyone good thoughts and brighter tomorrow.

Wayne