Let it be

I write this post with a saddened, and heavy heart.  I know that many of you who read my blog expect to read about my adventures in Ukraine.  However, given the tragic disaster that occured in my beloved home state just the other day, talking about myself just doesn't seem so important. 

 So much is gone.  Ruined.  The place that I called home for four years of my life was almost destroyed. The place where I grew up is nothing but rubble.  My family and friends are safe, but several of my closest friends lost their homes and cars.  I know that they will agree that they are the lucky ones though.  

When my mom told me the horrible news, I couldn't help but cry and ask why.  Why do things like this happen? Why is nature so unpredictable?  And worst of all,  why does God let things like this happen. At the same time, I felt an overwhelming since of grattitude to God for keeping my friends and family safe.  I also felt heartache for those who were not so fortunate.  

Since I found out, I have been glued to the computer looking at pictures and watching coverage of what happened.  I know that this does not come close to portraying the horror that those natural disasters brought to Alabama.  One thing I have noticed and that absolutely warmed my heart was how quickly the state has come together to help one another.  No matter the past of our state and the current status of it, no one can say that Alabama is a bad place.  Their is simply too much love and compassion there for this to be true.  

My heart aches that I am not there to help in the relief efforts.  However, I know that one thing I can do is pray for our state and it's people.  This one simple act doesn't feel like enough, but I know that it is a powerful tool.  

My thoughts and prayers are with my family, friends, and neighbors who are enduring the after effects of such a tragedy.  I love you all and I am proud to call myself an Alabamian.

This song has always helped me whenever I feel broken or lost.  I hope it will do the same for you.

Let it be

When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree,
there will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see,
there will be an answer. let it be.

Let it be, let it be, .....

And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me,
shine until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary comes to me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

Let it be, let it be, .....