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As we all know, the disaster in the Gulf Coast states is the worst one in US history. After that happened, I for one have reevaluated my life. I have became more thankful for what I have. I have a home to come home to everyday. A warm bed, air conditioning, comfort, clothes, food and as I am sitting here, I am enjoying a hot cup of coffee. These may only seem like a little to you, but to those people who lost their homes, their lively hoods, those who lost all of these things, they would be happy with just one of the comforts that I listed about. If you have those things, then you should be thankful! Thankful that you have a home, no matter what kind of home it is. Thankful for clothes, even though they aren't the designer fashions that you wish that you could afford. You should even be thankful for your whining child that is always saying "MOMMY!!!!" - because, my friends, some of the moms who are facing the long road ahead after this disaster don't even have their children. Some of the moms that are in the Gulf Coast states lost their little ones to the fast rising waters. Their little ones slipped out of their arms never to be seen again. Start being thankful for the things that you do have and stop worrying about the things that you don't have!
I encourage you all to first of all, Thank the good Lord above for the blessings that He has given you. Do you realize that He gives you a gift every day? Just the fact that you wake up alive every morning is a gift from God! While you are thanking Him for all He has done for you and your family, ask Him what you can do for others. Ask Him what you can do for those affected by the hurricane. The Red Cross is short on blood, if you can give blood, please call your local Red Cross TODAY! Several churches in my area are collecting supplies to take to the area hit by Katrina, find a church in your own area that is collecting supplies, and see what you can do to help! Give money to the Salvation Army! Just do something because, remember, that the next time disaster strikes, it could be you that's in this situation and you will be begging for people to help you! GET INVOLVED!