I was planning to write something "interesting" today, but an online friend sent me something this morning that made me stop and think. She lives 45 miles from Greensburg, Kansas, — the town which is barely there any more. It was hit on May 4 with an EF 5 tornado with winds over 200 MPH. There were 12 fatalities and the town was reduced to shambles in seconds. I'm sure you probably saw the images on the news.

She sent me some different images. Here's what she emailed me this morning.

After the tornado (Greensburg, KS)

The story begins with the rescuers finding this poor little guy they named Ralphie. Someone had already taken him under their wing but weren't equipped to adopt;

Ralphie, scared and starved, joined his rescuers…

I wouldn't think anything could live through this, but we were wrong.

This little lady also survived that wreckage.

Here she is just placed in the car - scared, but safe.

and then…they are no longer alone!

Instant friends, they comforted each other while in the car.

Add two more beagles found after that. The more, the merrier!

Oh boy, a new traveler to add to the mix! (Note the cat coming over the seat needing shelter.) Now just how is this going to work??? (And remember they are all strange to one another.)

It's going to work just fine, thank you very much!

Wow! The things we learn from our animal friends. If only all of mankind could learn such valuable lessons as this. Lessons of instant friendship. Of peace and harmony by way of respect for one another — no matter one's color or creed.

These animals tell you, "It's just good to be alive and with others."

Thanks to Dawn in Kansas.

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