So it's December now. Weird how fast
that came up. It's been a great week. Crazy in every sense of the word, but
great. We have been involved in so many Christmas programs already, and it's
barely the first few days of December. We've also been finishing up our last bits
of hurricane clean up.
This week we went back to Union Beach
and were helping people part ways with every earthly possession they've ever
had. It's a weird feeling to try a pry a wet, moldy, broken beyond repair yard
doll out of the hands of a sobbing woman who has just lost everything. She
can't have it...it's poison to her, but all I want to do is let her bask in all
the happy memories associated with it. So that was my Saturday. Stomping around
in sewage and mud, gutting houses, trying to help throw away all the things
that were being confused as salvageable. Natural disasters really do a number
on people, and it breaks my heart. We even saw a house that was half way blown
away. It's just so devastating. It's been over a month and it's still just a sorrowful
sight.
This week I have learned the
importance of being a good friend. Be the type of friend that invites others to
be their best selves. Lovingly invite others to change their lives when it's
needful. Be uplifting and positive. Choose to be happy. On my mission I
have made some of my greatest friends. I am grateful for who I am becoming
thanks to their encouragement. Everyone deserves such loving and helpful
friends, so be one!
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