This morning I feel many of us might have conflicting emotions because of all the things going on.  On one hand we have our friends that are affected by Hurricane Gustav, and on the other hand we might be enjoying the last week-end of Summer. Family, Friends, Compassion and Prayer.....at least one of these will probably consume a lot of our Monday Morning.

Family, Friends, Compassion and Prayer

  It can be confusing to have such strong conflicting emotions at the same time. One thing that is very important is it's OK to enjoy a BBQ, it's OK to go shopping for those last minute school supplies, and it's OK not to be glued to a TV set.  After all there's nothing any of us can do at this point BUT Pray.  

So today....whatever religion, whatever anyone believes, just say a prayer for everyone affected, including the families and friends that have opened their homes for evacuee's. 

Yesterday I wrote an Open Letter that was meant to be from all of us.

Open Letter to my AR Friends in the Gulf States on the eve of Hurricane Gustav

Today I just want to reinforce the love and caring that we have.  Miracles do happen as I said yesterday, and as of this writing, the Hurricane is at a Category 2.  So let's continue to pray, continue to hold our friends and family in our hearts.........and continue our day whatever it may hold. 

Here are 2 Gifts to enjoy: 

Gift#1~  Are You Closer to Your Friends or Your Family?

And Gift #2 ~ A re-blog with Gifts for everyone, some fun things for today, for the kids and for you.  Monday Morning Gifts... The Gifts that Keep on Giving.....and Taking :)

Stay safe this week,

and let your family and friends know you care....take a moment and tell them :)

By: Kathy McGraw- CELLing Realty in Riverside County, CA and Authoring the  Blog California Real Estate and Life