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What a way to start my day, an Irish blessing so I thought I'd share it, along with the latest picture of the volcano which is still spewing ash and sending dust clouds up into the atmosphere playing havoc with our planes in the sky. "Awesome beauty" comes to mind as we look at the picture of a river of hot lava flowing down the side of the volcano and see how huge it is. Size doesn't come to mind when you are looking at the hot color of the lava reaching up and out as it looks for new territory to claim. Imagine the sounds we cannot hear and the heat we cannot feel. The almost invisible car driven along an ash road is unbelievable. Imagine the damage to the underbelly of the car, the radiator and eventually the motor itself, not a pleasant journey for the driver who had to be a little out of his or her mind to drive out on such a road. I wonder how long it takes to clear up all that ash. It brings to mind Mt.St.Helen and the people of the northwest got a feel and taste of the aftermath of a living spewing volcano in their own back yards. Half of the mountain top blew away throwing rocks and trees down its side as if they were match sticks and pebbles. What tiny creatures we are living on this precarious globe. I wrote a long poem called "I Often Wonder" and talked about the elements . . .

"The elements show themselves in so many varied forms, I often wonder, is this God's way, to keep us well informed.

The oceans circle round the globe, the mountains reaching high, moisture forms and soon a storm fills the sky.

The thunder roars, lightening soars, sending rain upon the earth, the soil becomes a muddy pond; the tree bend from the wind, I often wonder Is this God's way to show he sees the foolishness below . . . how come the summer storms are soft? the world a soft glow; are we doing something to please His very soul?

This earth can tremble, crusts do move, the earth can split apart. I often wonder, Is this God's way to show the mean at heart?

When winds collide and form a cone, cyclonic forms arrive, to take whatever is in its path, I often wonder is this God's way to show the greedy, they should share today.

The ocean can be smooth as silk, shimmering in the sun, then turn to fury as the waves pound heavily on the shore, flooding areas and homes are no more. I often wonder , Is this God's way to say we are selfish and hoard, and hoard and hoard.

Volcanoes erupt up into the sky, spuming ash and smoke, making lava rivers, to destroy anything in its path. I often wonder, Is this god's way of telling us nothing is forever? So wake up, pay attention, help to change our ways so God will make the elements behave.

So today keep in mind that the elements are always there, waiting in the wings of the stage of life, to remind us just how small we are. A good day to think about life in general and what you personally can do to make changes that will bring about the good things in life. Hugs count a lot so go out and share a few. Hugs to you.