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on a walk thru the park i noticed this one charred log...it caught my eye because everything else around it was alive...
isn't that how life is? or seems like it is some days?

we are walking thru the fires of life and everyone else keeps right on going.
that log reminds me that in the midst of my life, i need to take time to share love with others who are going thru fires...share a smile, get them some coffee, share some supportive words or comments, drop them a note...but be more than just the forest around them...

be part of the rebuilding, the regrowing from the fires in life that they are experiencing.
head over to for tuesday {honoring tuesday whitt} and see some families that could use your support...they are in the midst of the fire, or are coming thru the fire right now...and your words may be the perfect ones for them.

Comments

Anonymous said…
You are so right my friend. I love how you think. :)
Rebekah said…
Nice reminder- thanks
Mandy said…
After dealing with several deaths in the family this past year I have thought this exact same thing. Seeing everyone just go on with their day when your in shock or see loved ones in pain...

One thing I do appreciate and always touches me though is during the drive to the cemetary seeing so many pull to the side of the road and show respect to the mourning. I think it is a great way for strangers to show love to one another.
Carrie said…
How on earth are you organized enough to have posts going while you're on vaca??

You AMAZE me, friend!

Love your allegory in this post and what a beautiful picture!
He & Me + 3 said…
You are so sweet...you have the most giving heart and a heart of compassion. I will head over there.
Anonymous said…
Amazing words! You are right.
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brionyskerjance said…
beautiful shot, beautiful words. such a great challenge!
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Samantha said…
beautifully written. I love how you put that. I want to be more than the forest around them... You have a beautiful heart.
debi9kids said…
Thank you for always keeping your heart in the right place and for continuing to use your blog to spread the word.
Blessings.

ps Thank you so much for joining in on the Tuesday Blog Party. It means so much to me and I am certain it means the world to the Whitt family.
Jen said…
what a beautiful reminder.

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