Grateful touches

My sister calls me last night and says

"That's enough! 

You can't have a small surgery.  No! You need brain surgery.

Now you can't have a small storm. No! You need a tornado."

~

Our town was hit by the tornado yesterday

but luckily nobody was killed and we were three miles away

I am beyond grateful

What I am awed by though is the outpouring of support

Love

And right on the tail of my own little world

where I was overcome by the outpouring of love

by family and friends 

I've learned an important lesson

Some people have been sending multiple cards and gifts

things like music, or angels, or head scarves for my scar

even puzzle books to strengthen my brain and a heart shaped rock from the sea

Big expressions of love that reached me when most needed

I've learned what true connection is all about

I've learned that a quick 'hey' on FB is not a connection

I've learned that to live in the world you must be in the world

That the glory-seekers may be in the forefront

but will never outshine the love spread by the genuine souls

I've learned that the world is so much more beautiful when you let that light in

I am forever grateful