I feel ashamed sometimes. I watched the storm Isaac for days, moaned and complained about the inconvenience, extra work, yada, yada yada. Yes, we had downed trees( had to cut one to step off of our deck, and two more to get to work). We had no power for twenty-four hours. and was very easy on the water, because we are on a well. But you know what? I was not clinging to the roof of my house waiting for someone to come and get me. I did not have to leave my pets and belongins just to save myself. My power is restored, and I have put it all behind me when the folks south of me in New Orleans, are still trying to get power, be rescued, and find a place to stay. So, the next time, I am going to think twice before I bitch and moan. I was very lucky.
An example of the effect on others: My hubby and I went to the grocery store Wednesday afternoon. We just grabbed, beer, sandwich fixings, and other easy snacks. There was a lady and two children checking out in front of us. She had a gallon of water, bologna, loaf of bread, and a bag of cheap chips. One of the children said," You said we could have cinnamon rolls." The lady went and put the cinnamon rolls on the counter. She was two dollars and some odd cents short. My hubby tapped the children on the shoulder and said, " go get whatever else you want. They excitedly piled a bunch of chips, candy, soda, etc. on the counter. The total was still on thirty dollars or so. We paid for it. The woman hugged me and Jimmy, and was crying. She wanted our address. I told her no. no thanks needed. Just pass it on one day. She said" i promise I will do that." You know what" I believe her, and I am thankful just to be me, neither over abundanced or under. I am just able to give a little to ease someone else's needs.
Hugs all