Written this morning for those who have lost what they
valued and those who may lose again.
When you are ready we will begin gathering to love, serve
and remember.
We will gather to heal and comfort one another.
We will gather to plan, prepare and rebuild.
We will gather to remember what is lasting and real.
We will gather because we love!
Betty Lue
Affirmations:
I am here right where I need to be.
I am here to be truly helpful and healing.
I am here to be strong and brave and true.
I am here to love me and love you, no matter what.
We Are Here!
We are here standing in the midst of what is.
When much
is gone, even more is left.
We are
here.
When we
clear the smoke, we are here and ready to rebuild.
We are here to clear the fear.
We are here
to wash away grief with our tears.
We are here
able to walk and talk, work and play.
We are here
to get up and begin again to have this day.
When things fall apart, they are letting go of what was.
When things
disintegrate, they will reintegrate at a higher level.
When things
are undone, we get to see how we all are really One.
When things
go away, what is valued will come back another day.
People have a tendency be lost, when their things are lost.
We did not
lose ourselves.
We did not
lose one another.
We are not
our things and we will not be lost.
Each manages loss in their own unique way.
Each has
learned to react with fear or respond with love.
Trauma and
disaster can create chaos and fear.
Loss and
devastation can bring out courage and love.
Some will turn to God and faith.
Some will
start to help and heal.
Some will
simply sit and feel.
Some will
plan and work.
Some will
provide time and service.
Some will
gather friends and share.
Some will
fall apart in despair.
And some
will simply do what is needed.
Some grieve what was lost.
Some deal
with what is right now.
Some plan
for the future and rebuild.
It is time
for each to honor and respect one another.
Gather with those who are of like mind.
Gather with
those who love one another.
Gather with
those who have similar plans.
Gather with
those who have open helping hands.
Together we can do this.
We rise and
we fall.
Together we
are grateful.
Together we
answer the call.
Standing here to be truly helpful
With
commitment and courage, we will rebuild.
With love
and dedication, we will co-create something better.
With
kindness and respect, we will enjoy the fruits of our labor.
I am always loving one and all,
Betty Lue
LOVE
There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer;
No disease that enough love will not heal;
No door that enough love will not open;
No gulf that enough love will not bridge;
No wall that enough love will not throw down;
No sin that enough love will not redeem.
It makes no difference
how deeply seated may be the trouble,
How hopeless the outlook,
How muddled the tangle,
How great the mistake.
A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.
If only you could love enough, you would be the
happiest
and most powerful being in the world.
Emmet Fox
When you are ready we will begin gathering to love, serve
and remember.
We will gather to heal and comfort one another.
We will gather to plan, prepare and rebuild.
We will gather to remember what is lasting and real.
We will gather because we
love!