Then the earthquake in Haiti put my worries in perspective. I can't think about all the people in Port-au-Prince without crying. I hope all the aid will ease their suffering. Their tragedy has reminded me of how much we have. I should never complain.
If you haven't already donated to one of the hundreds of charities sending relief to Haiti, and if you feel like you can, please do.
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Yes, you are so right, Natalie. I was worrying about my kids, my work schedule and my writing (having hit another snag) and then I heard about the earthquake. And it just puts it all in perspective, doesn't it?
We are so lucky. The least we can do is donate. Which I have done. But I did want to add a warning. Not all of the internet groups posing as charities are for real, people! Be careful where and how you donate.
Yes, I've read about that too. Make sure to donate to known, respected charities.
girl its awful i cried at the news all night
So, so sad. I had a moment where I was complaining about our kitchen fridge being broken and having to walk all the way down our basement for milk and then I caught myself.
I hope that all of the donations and help the world is sending makes an impact soon.
It is such a tragedy. So very sad.
It is so very sad. We went to Haiti a few years back (a very short trip) and it hit home that this could happen anywhere. Life is short and precious.
Perspective is so right. It's hard to think of anything else.
Winged Writer
Oh, that is so true. Perspective is gold isn't it. I whine about my babies, but I did not loose them to some natural disaster. I have to remember to love where I am at, whereever that may be, because somewhere others are wishing they were here.
I've felt very quiet about it all and deeply sad. Our sponsor children live there. I'm sad, there's really no better way to put it.
~ Wendy
I do feel petty lately for complaining about the cold weather. I still have more than I need, which is more than most people over there have.
Isn't' that the truth? We have so much!
I know. It's amazing how something like this happens and our perspectives suddenly change.
My daily concerns are nothing to this.
You are so right Natalie. There is much to ponder about what is valuable and what is important right now.
So true. Life changes so quickly - some minor, some major. We are so blessed, aren't we? All of the Haitian people are in my prayers.
My heart goes out to Haiti and its people.
I know. My heart is breaking for the people of Haiti now. Makes all of my worries seem petty in comparison.
My heart and prayers are with the people of Haiti. It isn't always easy to remember how blessed we are but I feel overwhelming gratitude for it. In light of that, I feel like I must help.
It's amazing how wonderful life can be when put into perspective.
Yes, we really all need to put things in perspective. Thanks for the reminder.
Haiti is on all of our prayers.
I'm just glad that when these awful things strike, the rest of the world comes together to help. It renews my faith in humanity, as it were, to see us all put aside our differences and reach out to those who need it, even though our efforts can't bring back those they lost. My thoughts are with Haiti and her people, and I have been remembering to keep perspective.
Sometimes we need a little kick, don't we? It's just so sad when it comes by way of a huge tragedy.
For what it's worth, I do hope the preschool thing works out. It's all relative, and it'd be on my mind, too.
I'm amazed at the reach of the charitable donations. I think blog messages like this as well as Twitter posts and status updates about the need to donate is really helping drive donations. I donated too. Thanks for the wise reminder of what is important right now and always.
I got a rejection on a full the day after the earthquake and I was SO bummed...until I signed out of e-mail and saw the headlines. You're right, it's definitely perspective.
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