This week Chicago had the third worst blizzard of its history. Over 20 inches of snowfall. Cars were stranded on Lake Shore Drive for miles. O’Hare airport cancelled thousands of flights. Schools were closed for a couple of days. People were unable to get around. Stores closed….The positive thing about something like this happening is that the good side of human nature comes out. People help people, even strangers. We tend to look out for others and life is not just about ourselves.

I read stories of people helping to dig cars out, shoveling neighbors and strangers driveways, bringing food to neighbors, checking on those who live alone….My only hope is that we would be that kind when a crisis is not at hand. I realize people are more accepting of help when there is a crisis, but it still would be nice if we all took a littlle time to notice the needs of someone else and  make the time to help.

Perhaps one reason we do not reach out is for fear of being rejected, but it doesn’t really matter if someone does not take our help. What matters is that we continue to look for ways to help others.

As spring approaches and the snow disappears, look for ways to help others and be a blessing in some way. It doesn’t matter how big or small it is.