Right now my thoughts and prayers go out to those in Joplin that were devastated by the latest tornado. That's close to where I live and my husband often travels there for work. I can't even imagine what the people there are going through.
What is truly amazing is that in Joplin - and in so many other areas that have been hard hit lately - volunteers have stepped up and the community has rallied to help one another. They aren't waiting for a government hand out or even for FEMA to show up. These are ordinary citizens standing up and doing what needs to be done to help one another and rebuild.
That's the kind of character and spirit that made America strong. We don't need more government programs and interference. Americans have shown they have what it takes to do what has to be done on their own. They can stand on their own two feet and they like to do it. They want to help one another. Americans are a generous people. We have always been one of the most charitable people on the planet.
We showed unity and strength after 9-11 and we're showing it now. It's not about politics - it's about character. I'm proud to be an American.
Well said!
ReplyDeleteIt's been rough in my neck of the woods (Memphis), but people are still holding together after all the flooding. They've started counting the houses that aren't habitable, the ones that can be repaired, etc., and I'm thankful it wasn't as bad as it could've been. It'll be a long cleanup, though...that's for sure.