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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Spring has Finally Come to Georgia

Spring has finally come to Georgia. The trees are bursting with new leaves and colorful flowers, reminding us that no matter how severe the winter, nothing can stop nature’s cycle of rebirth and renewal.
 
Just a few months ago, we were knee deep in ice and snow.  We wondered, “How can anything survive being buried in 6 inches of snow for 5 days?”   Yet, all the plants, trees and flowers are in bloom. How did they know to renew themselves? How did they know what to do? How did they know when it was the right time? Nature can’t contain its energy. It must become what it is meant to be.

All of my observations reminded me how much we have in common with nature. While culture has embedded spring in our human experiences, it’s the same Divine nature that has embedded change in our cells. If allowed, it can awaken, resurrect, and remind us that we are intended to live in seasons of change, ever growing toward our highest and most beautiful potential!

This potential for change is what fuels SVdP’s journey to assist those in our communities who are considered the least, the needy, the marginalized. We believe in their capacity to change.  When we give them the help and support they seek, they begin to believe they can change, too!  They feel hopeful.

So as you experience the joy and hope of spring and the renewal and resurrection of Easter, we hope you will think of the people you have helped through your connection to SVdP.  Here are a few of their stories. We appreciate you participation and assistance. We hope you will feel gratified for being part of the renewal of hope for those in need. We hope you will decide that you can do even more. Please consider donating to St. Vincent de Paul.  We wish you a happy spring and a blessed and joyous Easter!