Pictures. Documents. Money.
When it comes right down to it, even these are replaceable.
This week a fire has been raging in our area. It made me think about what was really important. The evacuation zone was about 1/4 mile away. We could see flames from our front yard.
I was making a mental list of things to grab.
Thankfully a storm came in, and the rain pretty much put the fire out. There are still some hotspots, but the evacuation orders are starting to be lifted, and the schools should open back up next week.
Crises come. Whether we want them to or not.
It is how we handle them that matters.
When I looked at the date and realized it was 9/11, it brought back memories of that crisis. I had four little boys at home, and keeping them busy and away from the TV was my major challenge. I didn’t want them to see the devastation. Protecting their innocence and keeping them safe was the most important thing.
A crisis puts things into perspective.
All of a sudden, a messy room isn’t that important anymore. Or getting all of the school work completed. Or anything else.
For a couple of days after 9/11, we didn’t do our planned schoolwork. We spent time with family. Prayed. Loved each other.
What is most important to you?
Don’t wait for a crisis to figure it out.