James and Jake

In the midst of life's insanity, and the deep sadness I still feel for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, there is a light that shines in the darkness! I woke up tired and unmotivated to do anything this morning. But as I turned on my daily dose of Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, I found hope and a renewed sense of joy. A sweet, old, blind man named James lost everything in the Hurricane. Including his guide dog Jake. He was rescued and taken to Houston, TX, where he never lost hope that his best friend Jake would survive. Over 2 weeks later, that national guard searched James' home, where they found Jake just waiting for James to return. They flew Jake to Houston where he was re-united with his owner. As I sat and watched this sweet man with his dog talk about how they have survived and the hope that he has, I was lifted to a better place. He spoke of how the local pastor and churches have helped him find a home, a job and all new clothes. That is our call as people who follow Christ. We should not take it lightly, as we are the hands and feet of the Savior of the world!