WHEN was the last time you heard that things are usually not as bad as they seem. Well, it's Sunday morning on my side of the world. I have just heard the news over the TV that Hurricane Rita has been downgraded to tropical storm status.
Now, that's as good a news as the one being delivered by the priest at the Sunday pulpit. The damage left behind by Hurricane Rita wasn't as extensive as Katrina but some places like Lake Charles and parts of New Orleans have got pummelled. So far no deaths from Rita.
It could have been worse but it wasn't. Sometimes in life we have to count our blessings. Damaged homes can be replaced. Roads can be repaired and electrical poles can be re-installed but lives cannot be replaced. Since there has been no reports of death, that is a bonus.
We absolutely cannot rule out the possibility of another hurricane, so letting your guard down can be a big mistake. But from every natural disaster, there are valuable lessons. Each time, this type of phenomenon takes place, the authorities get a little smarter and wiser.
Let's be thankful, it wasn't a calamity of irreparable proportions. At its peak, about 2.7 million people were evacuated. It was a traffic nightmare on the highways in daytime. Despite the great physical inconvenience, it was for the good of people staying in the affected areas.
Stay strong, Texans and those in Louisiana, New Orleans and elsewhere that I have not heard of. We are all praying for your well-being.
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