Tuesday, May 3, 2011

overwhelming views

my heart, 
no wait,
my heart and my mind
can not
comprehend
the devastation
for thousands (approx 6000)
that we see  
just a few miles from our house.





LOST.

everything.

clothing
dishes
beds for their babies
food
treasures
IDs
shelter.

as i lay down at nite
as i go thru my days...
so many 
are trying to rebuild,
to gather food,
 to find items to survive.

the part that i struggle with me most,
that rocks me to the core,
is those moms and dads
trying
to find a safe, dry place 
to lay their children at nite,
to make them feel secure,
to feed them.

as i look at my kids 
i can only imagine
the burden felt so deep and painful.

i thank God for my blessings and protection
and i pray for these who have lost.

overwhelming views.
overwhelming thoughts.
an overwhelming need for Jesus.





2 comments:

Amanda Pilkinton said...

courtney- wow, i cannot comprehend this devestation. praying for your friends and neighbors...and of course you. Love you.

Mary-Kate said...

So sad. I was thinking the same thing tonight about the tornado victims in AL. I went tonight and bought diapers, wipes, baby food, baby toys, children's books, etc...just because that was my 1st thought now that I'm a mommy! Prayers heading your way!