THUNDER AND LIGHTNING 


"Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while." ~ Kin Hubbard

BOOM!  Gary and I were startled out of our chairs the other day when thunder sounded near our home. The weather here in Vegas is hot, but we are easing into a week of 90's weather. We've had two lightning storms. The first flooded two golf courses, tore trees from the ground and rolled boulders into the roads, and was the worst rain in 23 years. The second was short but very loud. This was the first time either of us, in all the states we've lived in, experienced such a downpour. Then I started thinking about all the other souls, not only in the U.S., but also around the world who have been through floods, fires, droughts, earthquakes, tornados and other natural disasters. My heart goes out to all people who have experienced loss in one or more of these situations. One of the only blessings that stands out is the family, friends  and emergency workers who reach out with helping hands. 

We as individuals weather storms in our own lives and friends, family and Spirit support us as well. Remember to lend support. Be like the tree that survives the storm and reaches out to others.

"There is teamwork between each of us and with God. We are interconnected with each other. We have a positive like-minded earth family to share our thoughts and ideas with. Be clear about how you feel, speak up when it is important 
  and work together to lift each other up."
Sandra Lindsey Smith,  --Life's Garden Grows

What trials have you been through? Have you survived a natural disaster? Have you been through a divorce or health issue? Who or what helped you the most? In what ways do you help when similar things happen to others?
Love and light,
Sandy Smith







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