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Fanning the Flame
Like most of you, I’m sleep deprived (which might explain my techno-glitch on Monday’s post – which will come your way as soon as I can find it!) and swollen-eyed (from all the crying) thanks to the Olympics! So, I thought I’d share a little Olympic inspiration today. When things in this world seem to be overwhelming and full of evil intent…let’s not let it steal the wind from our sails. What man often intends for evil, God sure uses for good.
Last week millions watched an act that originated in evil, yet has certainly been used for good. The Olympic torch relay originated in 1936… by none other than Adolf Hitler. Enamored by show and keen to promote his propaganda on the world stage, Hitler embraced the idea of lighting a torch and transporting it from Athens to Berlin. Not only would it prolong 
In honor of the countless heroes that have fought for freedom.
Executive Mansion
Washington, Nov. 21, 1864
Dear Madam,
I have been shown in the files of the War Department of a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully, 
I’ve told y’all about my roommate when I was a Freshman at Baylor – sweet Susan whom I corrupted with my cluttery ways. (see 
I can’t help but post this video about an unsung group of heroes. Just regular folks who stepped up to help in a historical proportion sort of way. There are so many great things to glean from this example of reaching out to help others. As is always the case, not only are the ones in need saved, but the lives of those whose hands are a part of the saving are changed forever.
Grab a tissue and take 12 minutes out of your life to witness a story you just might have missed about a group of 9-11 heroes. Then take a few more minutes and pull you kid in to watch…. and hear the beautiful selfless message of helping others with no regrets.
Thanks for walking the road with me.
-Kay
BOATLIFT – An Untold Tale of 9-11 Resilience