Year 8-Day 84:Today, I am grateful someone said it better than me. Anne Frank is read in Junior High in some classrooms. I loved reading it as a child. Anne's thoughts were so normal and ordinary in extraordinary circumstances. She was just a girl, trying to do what she had to do to survive.
"To put things in perspective for those feeling a bit stir crazy already--- Anne Frank and 7 other people hid in a 450 sq. ft. attic for 761 days, quietly trying to remain undiscovered to stay alive. We can all do our part to keep everyone safe and spend a few weeks at home." -Travel Tales and Tips
Imagine 450 Sq feet for eight people! Imagine limited rations stretching enough to feed eight people. Hunger pangs were real. Imagine, knowing that failure to do as instructed could mean death.
Perhaps, we are seeing small glimpses into Anne's experiences. Still, we can get food and medicine. We have internet which gives us a window to the world, even when we need to stay close to home. We can go outside and breathe fresh air. We can laugh without fear of being overheard. We can share what we have with those in need. We can cheer on those who are on the front lines of healthcare and first responders.
The media can create a circus. It is difficult at times to sift through to the truth. Today, we have to error on the side of caution. I am reminded that God designed us with two eyes, two ears, two hand and two feet... but only one mouth and tongue. His wisdom is timeless:
"Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge." -Proverbs 18:13-15
Yes... both Travel Tales and the Proverbs passage are perfect for today's circumstance.
Today, I am grateful someone said it better than me.
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