I sat in my car and wept today

I sat in my car and wept

I sat in my car and wept today. I had to leave the sand bagging site as I was feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the magnitude of everything.

Every single shovel full of sand was making a difference.
Every single bag that was being filled had the potential to save a home.
Every single time we lifted, grunted, felt pain in our bodies, as we moved one bag into the arms of another in our beautifully orchestrated chain of moving sand bags to the trucks in waiting, meant someone’s family had a chance.

The magnitude of it all was all too much.

As I sat in the car, with the heat on to warm my aching muscles, I couldn’t help but feel for all those who didn’t have a home to go to, who were walking in hip waders to their homes, or moving through streets in boats, to see if their place of memories was ok.

Every shovel full of sand.
Every bag full filled with love.
Every zip tie wrapped with care.
Every arm, hand, heave-hoe.

Every one.
Every one.

Everyone.
Everyone.

Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!

Release.

Relief.

Gratitude.

Pierrette Raymond

Pierrette Raymond is a multi-business owner and philanthropist. She has been running businesses since 1996, and has a background in Psychology, Education, Grief and Bereavement. She is the owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ottawa and Gatineau, and recently became a professional dog trainer with multiple certifications in dog behaviour and training. She is a four-time published author, speaker, facilitator, a community leader and also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She is the recipient of the Ontario Leading Women Building Communities award, given by the Government of Ontario to women in our province "who demonstrate exceptional leadership in working to improve the lives of others in their communities”. And she is a a Forty Under 40 Award Recipient.

I sat in my car and wept

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