>>>Events like this make a person re-evaluate the things in life that are truly >>>important and the ones which aren't worth a tiddly-boo. I have decided that >>>once we get back into some sort of normal life again, maybe in two or three >>>months, I am going to sell everything that survived from my Mayberry >>>collection (except for the items that were personally autographed to me, >>>which would have no value to anybody else) and donate the proceeds to help >>>other tornado victims.<<<
We often talk about the "Mayberry spirit" here on the digest, but I think Paul's comment defines it to a "T." What better exemplifies the Mayberry spirit than reaching out a helping hand to others in need and recognizing that PEOPLE are of infinitely more value than all the THINGS that this world can hold? Paul, you have many Mayberry friends praying for you and your family. Your posts describing your recent experiences have had an impact. They have put a face on this disaster for those of us who are not from your area. Just last evening, the latest severe storm system passed through our area, and a number of funnel clouds were reported close by. My daughter and I spent the evening in our basement listening to weather alerts on the radio. My husband opened up the church so that people who live in mobile homes or who don't have basements of their own could use the church basement as shelter. Several families came. I am very thankful that we came through unscathed, but I realize now more than ever that it is something we cannot take for granted. God bless you and yours, Paul, as you gradually recover from this tragic event. Thelma Lou (Janet) _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
