The news reported today that OH has suffered a $.50 per gallon spike in fuel prices, GA $.40, etc etc etc. Here in Arkansas wholesale diesel prices jumped $.30 overnight and today on the way home from work, I paid $3.11 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Across the southeastern US, heavy trucks were experiencing shortages and rationing from major truck stop chains due to nothing other than an interruption of supplies. There is still fuel available, but this "panic" buying that I'm seeing on TV from "Joe Consumer" is nothing more than a feeble attempt to save a couple of pennies; the shortage seems only to be self-induced. Once the line begins, others jump. I realize that when the tank is empty, it's time to fill 'er up. I bought fuel today because I needed it; otherwise, I would have waited until I got home where gasoline is generally 10-15 cents cheaper than 30 miles up the road in the capital city.
Watching the news reports from the Gulf Coast and knowing that some cannot get out and rescue and relief cannot get in, don't you think we have more important things to worry about right now than what's happening right in front of us? The situation is dire, and these people need us to put aside our petty garbage, look beyond the end of our noses, and help. We all know that if we were in a similar situation, we would beg for help from someone - anyone - who would be generous enough.
New babies were born today. Someone suddenly realized that Christ is the New covenant that the Lord God made with all of mankind. New life is all around us. The situation is only as dire as we choose to allow it to become. With life comes hope.
Peace be with you. And Lord, have mercy on those who are suffering so.
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Posted by: el | September 28, 2005 at 02:11 PM