‘bad things do happen in the world,
like war, natural disasters, disease.
but out of those situations always arise
stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.’
-daryn kagan
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for all who suffer as a result of the disasters
and
for all who arise to do extraordinary things to help.
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image credit: REUTERS/Adrees Latif- East Texas
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
A warm tribute, Beth, and good reminder of the power of courage and kindness.
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We need this today and in the days following Irma, Beth. May all be safe.
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yes –
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A paradox but even more beautiful that the worse things become the closer the world grows together!
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people do amazing things when needed
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So true!!!
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They always emerge
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I am convinced too!
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Thanks to the valiant warriors for good and peace. Modern day saints who go beyond their ordinary efforts, so true!
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Amen
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yes –
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what is the definition of a hero? ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Thanks Beth it truly is nice that out of all the bad a few can make the whole seem a lot better.
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Thankfully, flood waters cannot stem the flow of human kindness.
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you are so right –
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I believe in people.
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me too –
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helpers always needed…now more than ever…for many many reasons and causes…sometimes, where are those types?
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you can find them mixed among us –
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Thank the heavens that bad things find good people.
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yes, and somehow it always happens )
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Beth, thank you so much for such an inspirational post and a great site. I look forward to reading more of your works
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And I appreciate your reading them as well as your kind comments
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It’s these stories of “ordinary people” helping other “ordinary people” that are helping me deal with all these disasters, lately…otherwise, I find my heart totally overwhelmed by all the heartache…..
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yes, these stories take some of the load off –
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