Thoughts of the Uncertainty of Life on Sublime Sunday

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"There is a saying in Tibetan.
'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'
No matter what source of difficulties, how painful experience is,
if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster."
The Dalai Lama

Sunday morning. I woke, not in the best of moods, but trying to think positive for today. I was waiting for additional news about the tragedy that struck on Friday in the Northwest area of Houston, TX. A manufacturing plant exploded, claiming the lives of two people. Over 200 nearby homes were damaged. Fifty of the homes were blown off their foundations and completely destroyed. A devastating day for the families affected. We have friends and family who live in the area. They reported being safe.

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Then, a few hours later this morning, news across the wire that Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend and his oldest daughter, lost their lives, together with 7 other individuals in a helicopter crash.

Last Friday, I can imagine this scene. The 2 employees who worked at the manufacturing plant told their families goodbye on their way out the door for work. Was this going to be the last day they would get to say that to their families? They didn't know.

Early this morning, did Mr. Bryant's family know that it would be last time saying goodbye to them before he and his daughter left? They didn't know.

I also saw the news reports of an earthquake in Turkey.

No one knows the day or the hour tragedy that is life ending will strike. No matter who you are; your status; or material possessions you may have accumulated in this earthly life, tragedy can visit you. It doesn't discriminate as to where it will strike next.

I offer my deepest sympathy to the families of the tragedies these past several days. Seems like there are far too many in recent years.

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When my family arrived for a visit this afternoon, I wasn't in the mood to entertain. As my grandchild prepared to leave, I told her I loved her, and I'd see her next week. She said impatiently, "I know Nana, you already told me." I responded that I just wanted to tell her again.

You don't know.

Thanks,
@justclickindiva

Happy rest of the week everyone with whatever your endeavors.

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a) JustClickindiva's personalized PHC signature created by and purchased from @zord189.
b) Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by me with my (i) Samsung Galaxy 10" Tablet, (ii) Samsung Phone, & (iii) FUJI FinePix S3380 - 14 Mega Pixels Digital Camera
c) Purple Butterfly part of purchased set of Spiritual Clip Art for my Personal Use
d) Separator Lines Free ClipArt Belt from Public Domain Vectors & ShadedLine from ClipArt-Library
e) All Tribe logos used with permission of Tribe Discord Channel admins.
Source1 Image from personal subscription copy of Houston Chronicle front page, Saturday, 1/25/20

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