As a metalsmith, and a blacksmith in particular, I use coal as a heat source. I understand where my raw materials and fuel come from, and I am very thankful that others do their job so I can more easily do mine.
We here at the shop have been watching the developing story about the 13 trapped miners missing in WV. and they and their families have been in our prayers.
Through a bit of happenstance, I was in front of the Television when the first, erronious report of finding 12 of them alive came in. I was elated.
But a few hours later, we learned the true outcome, which while sad, was better than most people really expected. Governor Manchin made the statement "We have one Miracle". He is not far from the truth. That anyone could survive is amazing. It is sad, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who passed on in this tragedy. But there are far more than one Miracle there. 13 come to mind, as those lives were lived before the mine tragedy, and effected others around them.
But there are so many more. All those people who prayed for them, and worked so franticlly to rescue them. And you reading this now. And millions of other people in the world who will never hear of this, and have their own triumphs and tragedies to live through.
Be thankful for what you have in your life, and work to better what you can. Call you mom if you still have her. Smile to a stranger today.
Life is a Miracle, even if it will always end in Death. That is what makes it so damn important to enjoy it, celebrate it and live it!
-J.
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