tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post4946774467549910433..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Fires Raging, Hearts AmazingCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-81798414578217890752012-07-03T08:56:03.601-06:002012-07-03T08:56:03.601-06:00As fires rage all over Colorado and the West, as N...As fires rage all over Colorado and the West, as NPR reports on mistakes we made in Afghanistan 50 years ago and are repeating now, as I read your blog, I am reminded again and again that there are some things we cannot change, some that we do not begin but can alter, some that are beyond our scope and take community and cooperation. <br /><br />The counselors who volunteer year after year at children's camp, the firefighters deployed across the West, the reporters who tag errors and the people who respond with changes, hugs family gatherings, no one of us can change the world. Few of us can change a whole country or state or town, but each of us can do something, somewhere, each day.<br /><br />I have to keep reminding myself. When we need rain so desperately, I am reminded that even one drop can cool one spot of earth, a sky of rain can stop a conflagration. One hug, one person, one camp or pool or family or friend can make a difference. Now what does this insight mean to me today?<br /><br />Ms. LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-17895569026245287852012-06-30T08:22:38.507-06:002012-06-30T08:22:38.507-06:00As always your posts are so well said and beautifu...As always your posts are so well said and beautiful!<br /><br /> As I read your words, I was thinking about all of you packed in your mini van and all the love that is filling that van. When I think about how much your children have, having you as there Mama, it just puts the BIGGEST smile on my face. You are all so blessed to have each other.<br /><br />CarolynHenry's momnoreply@blogger.com