The Real Reason

I think as far as weather and climate, ol' VA is a pretty stable location. We've never had to deal with severe weather, we get to enjoy a variety of seasons (although we all know I prefer the hot one), and there aren't any crazy predators wandering around other than my children.

It makes me grateful that all this severe weather we've been hearing of around the world (tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis) really doesn't affect us that often. Sure we had a couple of tornados here last week, but that's not the norm. I really can't wrap my mind around what these people are going through, and I kind of feel guilty for that. We are here, safe so much of the time, that I often take it for granted.

I think that I've been made aware of the fact that just because I'm not directly affected by this weather, doesn't really mean it doesn't affect me. People around the world have lost homes, or more importantly, people they love. As another human, as a follower of Christ, I'm called to "bear another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2). So, even if my family is safe, and my house is still standing, I now realize the reason for that probably isn't where I live. The reason is so that I can take in someone who may not have been so fortunate.

First shot is my pick for Trendy Treehouse, Second is my pick for Sweet Shot, and Third is for Perceptive Perspectives.