We Never Know...But We Do Know..

A fire that takes our home and personal belongings; an accident that injures or claims the life of a friend or loved one; a sudden illness; the loss of a job...ANY of these and other unexpected challenges can happen to ANY of us at ANY time...leaving us devastated and in crises...
But each of us can help soften that devastation, help comfort those effected, help ease the pain and suffering...by lending a helping hand and shoulder to lean on...
*A family of nine from Niagara Falls lost their home and personal belongings in a devastating fire in 2006 (mom, dad and children, now ages 11months - 12 years)....
*A local family looses a loved one suddenly in a horrific car accident caused by a drunk driver a few weeks ago....
*A family member suffers an accident last year that leaves her unable to drive and perform daily tasks, and to suffer permanent pain....
*A family learns a few months ago that their very young child is suffering from an unexpected terminal illness....
These are just a few examples of unexpected tragedy and life-changing circumstances that I've personally witnessed in recent months....but unfortunately & realistically, these and other tragedies happen every day, every hour to many individuals and families everywhere...We Just Never Know when that time might come! But what we do know is that we can reach out and help when it happens to someone in our community or family....
As we do not have the power to control all circumstances, we do have the power to control how we react in these circumstances, and to making the choice to lend a hand to those affected by....We are never burdened with more than we can handle...At least not when we maintain faith, hope and a sense of caring for our loved ones & neighbors in need. That we do know!