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Communities Rise

Time and time again we see tragedy strike a community through one natural disaster or another. It breaks my heart to see homes destroyed, schools torn apart, lives taken and catastrophe scattered all around. I have learned that things can be replaced but a life cannot. My husband is extremely sentimental so, I do understand how torn a person can be about evacuating in times of crisis.


The unfortunate truth is that we often stay trapped in our own world, facing problems alone and rarely calling out for help. It's ok to not have it all together. We are human after all!

Devastation and Natural Disasters teach us a valuable lesson if we slow down long enough to absorb it....

Communities rise!


We feel the pain of our neighbor. All walks of life, religion, ethnicity and gender come together to accomplish one common goal and that is survival.


In a world far from this one, we borrowed sugar from our neighbor. We had tea with our neighbor. We invited our neighbor to dinner and raised families together. We weren't afraid to wave or say "hello". We knew our neighbor by name and shared our lives with one another. We saw a need and came to their aid......

Now, in the sad way that the human race has evolved; we can't speak to a neighbor without fear of offense and we most certainly don't walk in their yard without a welcome invitation.

This is the way we live in 2018! So sad the way of change.

However, I feel hopeful that my confidence in community can change with one simple act of kindness. I can be the change I wish to see.
I can start the revolution of "love thy neighbor." The same way our beloved town of Mayberry had.

I don't want to wait for a natural disaster to become community minded! I want to see my community rise now, before the need occurs. What's wrong with being proactive?

Kindness doesn't cost a thing. I once heard someone say:
"Bad things happen when good people do nothing." 

I don't want my children to grow up in a world of constant negativity. Where they don't believe in anything but hate, disloyalty and suspicion. Manners are still relevant no matter how unpopular they've become.

Be the change in your community. It starts at home so, practice on your family... I guarantee you they won't complain. Be the light that shines even when you're in the valley. Spread goodness, love and compassion.

What are  you doing to grow your community? You can start today, right now.... You may be asking yourself how???

Well, I'm glad you asked!

Pray. All you have to do is pray and God will lead your heart to the rest. While you wait for God's direction, just spread kindness. Smile and wave! No one ever failed by being kind! Have faith in the people around you and trust that they most likely are searching for that spark that you have.

Communities rise when there is a need! Right now, this world needs love so rise up and give it!

XO - Denisha



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