My heart goes out to all the people dealing with the aftermath of the recent Super Storm Sandy. The winds of the hurricane are gone but the echo remains. I know the strain of this walk back to normalcy because of the recent tornadoes in Alabama. While we were spared the wind damage, we sustained flood damage. To give you an idea look around your house and think of losing everything that is below your waist line. Imagine all of your pillows, shoes, records, appliances and yes and your furnace and air conditioner completely ruined. Now, imagine losing everything and having no answers about recovery. We had members of our Boy Scout Troop lose their entire home. So let’s pray for all of these people and towns; pray that they keep their peace during these trying times. Peace is what everyone involved in Hurricane Sandy will need.
Here is a letter I would write if one of my personal friends were in the storm:
I am glad that you and your family are safe. God’s grace is evident in every situation. Recovery will seem elusive because of the enormity of the storm and it may seem overwhelming right now. There is hope if you are willing to be Patient. Patience is weaving a pattern to achieve a desired outcome. With all of the chaos of assessing the damage and lose of you and your neighbors I urge you to make a decision. Make a decision on what outcome you desire. While there are some factors to consider in regards to finances and personal preferences but your true focus should be on what do you want this situation to look like in a year.
Think big picture or your mind will get caught in the space of “what I used to Have/Do”. Recovery is possible but restoration is up to a higher power. You can recover your peace and joy, real soon. Look to a brighter future that is free from your past. I know you have a lot to do so I will send you another letter in a week to give you some more ideas on having the Patience for Recovery.
Dominate your actions, Dominate your thoughts, Dominate your world, tm
William J. Spencer, IV