Being born on an Island gives me a special sensitivity to life on a lush rock. 

Here we are in October, and the Caribbean has been blessed with uncommon serenity of the Atlantic and Caribbean seas.

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The Islands of the Pacific has not been that fortunate. 

In the period of just a few  days, the Philippines has been hammered by two typhoons. American Samoa is grieving from the wake of a terrible tsunami, and Indonesian’s national nerve have been rattled by the repeated  shaking of 6 plus magnitude earthquakes.

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We can generate a lot of heat with arguments regarding the impact of global warming, or we can do something constructive.

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Instead, use this as an opportunity to nurture the generosity of your heart.

How about sharing a gift of Thanksgiving for the so far quiet season in the Caribbean.

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One place that I have lots of trust and confidence in delivering maximum service with minimum overhead year in, year out is ADRA.

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This is one suggestion, but take action and support the cause.

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“The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”

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Ethel Percy