The Implications - Nashville Flood 2010

In many ways, waking up on May 2nd, in the midst of millennial flooding, reminded me how I felt the day after 9/11. What was important before had profoundly changed. I was so thankful not to personally have been affected, but deeply pained and saddened by what was happening to friends and total strangers who were literally under water.
As a tragedy unfolds, one struggles to grasp and comprehend the vast changes that are being rendered. It takes the passing of time to fully realize the implications of these changes, and adapt to a “new normal”. For most of us, the implications are minor—like taking a new route to work due to a washed out road. For some, the implications are much greater, such as worrying how you are going to be able to afford to repair your home or dealing with the loss of personal records, family photographs, all of your clothing, and much more…
Human beings are incredibly resilient — our nature is to adapt and move forward. However, the process of adapting and moving forward is painful. Many who have not personally been touched by the flooding are reaching out to help ease the pain for those who have born the brunt of this tragedy. Volunteers, buoyed by compassion, empathy and a love of fellow man, are lifting up others, often total strangers, who need help.
Day by day, week by week, month by month, through working together, the “implications” of this flood will be reckoned with...and gradually, put aside as bittersweet memories. Bitter from the devastation, but sweet, because out of this tragedy, we have experienced what simply loving one another can accomplish, and are amazed.

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