The end of the year always inspires me to look back over the past twelve months and reflect upon my life and noteworthy events. When you look back over this past year what do you think about most? I can't help but think that 2005 will be remembered as the year of disasters. We saw unprecedented disasters such as the tsunami in Asia (Ok I know the tsunami happened in 2004, but it really impacted the beginning of 2005), Hurricanes in Florida and the Gulf Coast, and earthquakes that stopped time for too many.
For as many pictures shown in the media that made me hold my breath and want to turn away for a moment, just as many great stories of people responding to help meet the needs of others were presented. People and organizations around the world have given billions of dollars to charitable organizations, they have given their time, possessions, prayers, and more to help alleviate suffering that the victims of disasters have somehow endured. These gifts do make a difference, nonprofits organizations and businesses as well as individuals have helped to some degree to relieve the burden of those who have suffered.
Through the devastation that flowed through the past year I take heart in the fact that the response was overwhelming and unprecedented. Through further reflection, I will decide whether 2005 will be remembered most for the suffering endured by too many or the generosity to help alleviate the suffering given by many more.
What will you remember most about 2005?
Monday, December 12, 2005
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