Prior to this, I’m not sure I ever thought about fertilizer plants at all! And probably hadn’t since until last week. 🙁 We all get so consumed with what’s in our own little worlds. So I’m glad we do get to hear other people’s stories to expand us all. Thanks, Jen.

I do love how others’ stories enhance our own. Another nice set-up that God put forth for us. 🙂

You’re right, Ceil–we often have NO idea of what people have gone through. And even among the people we do know, we still don’t know the internal struggles they may have faced in the midst of outward struggles. Gives us more reason to be kinder to everyone!

We just never know what people have been through in their lives…what an experience. How generous of them to tell you about their living through such a terrible thing. I do remember hearing about this explosion. I am so impressed with their generosity, sharing the clock with your husband. What wonderful people.
It would be wonderful if we could all be so ready to let go…
Blessings,
Ceil

I remember thinking that too, Alecia, how the world seemed to be going crazy at that time. It can make us want to retreat into our own little corner and avoid it all. But I’m thankful that many don’t do that. Mrs. K told me that SO many people came to help–they were everywhere. I’m not sure she thought they were all super helpful. ha. But I know she was appreciative of their intention.

Oh, Tiffany. Such a hard story. 🙁 Praying now for that family. I’m glad the community has rallied around them. Even if that won’t “fix” it, it at least helps to come alongside in the pain. We wait for him to rebuild, yes.

You’re exactly right, Valerie. We all have our own stories of how God has worked. And we all have our own hopes of how he will continue to work in the future. I’m grateful for what he’s done in the past and what he’s going to do in the future.