Selflessness in Harvey's Aftermath

This week I have been very encouraged by the selflessness of people as they have gone out of their way to help the survivors of Hurricane Harvey, one of the worst natural disaster in US history.  They are now calling it a 1000 year storm.

Amidst such utter devastation, volunteers have rushed to help those in need...risking their own lives for the lives of people they do not even know.  This is true compassion.  This is love.

As strange as it may sound, it has been a nice respite from the regular news.  I'm not talking about the suffering and devastation part.  I'm talking about the humanitarian part.  In watching the news each day, it is easy to become cynical and to wonder if there is any humanity left in a world that seems to be divided into Democrats and Republicans, Trumpers and Never-Trumpers, Conservatives and Liberals...not to mention all of the  various hate groups who seem to be protesting louder than ever.

I have enjoyed hearing the stories of rescue in the middle of fear and heartbreak, and hope in the middle of devastation.  I am so sick of the other news that dominates the airwaves.  I find myself watching more shows that are kinder and gentler...like the Andy Griffith Show.  I find myself reading more books.

I find myself wondering why it takes a disaster to make us feel human again...to make us feel loving again.