New Life
With spring just around the corner and Easter approaching, my attention is drawn to the gift of life. So fleeting and so final, yet so beautiful. Living in the midst of chaos and near total destruction now for over a month, it is easy to understand the "Why Me attitude." Our homes are so important and to watch people day after day looking from Their FEMA trailers at destruction and just praying that someone will show up to complete the demolition and cart it away, is the hardest thing I have witnessed.
Eighty four year old Valena, who lives 10 miles from the coast, waited out the storm because she refused to leave her own bed, now patiently waits for me to finish her bedroom and bathroom so once again she will be able to enjoy rest and comfort. I couldn't resist having my picture taken with the twins who are the newest additions to her clan, and the most vivid reminder that the future of this community rests peacefully in my arms.
posted by Don "dadfeets" Wierenga at 2:29 PM
3 Comments:
Don, glad to see you're doing well. Finally found the blog after Betsy Westman told me about it. Interested in hearing more of your stories once you're home.
How kind of Valena to let you photo the additions to her clan. You have always been the best Boppy and this certainly keeps your reputation going.
Can't imagine how heartbreaking it must be to be in the continual midst of this devastation, watching people wait for the demolition to take place. But you have a great perspective by also focusing on the onset of spring, Easter, new life and hope in the future.
Thanks,
Good to hear from Rob and Barb. You continue to be mainstays in our family unity
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