Hope

All hope had been lost for any Haitians still missing after the Jan. 12 earthquake that left thousands dead. The rescue mission had many days ago been declared to be a recovery mission.

No one could still be alive after this length of time. That's what the authorities said.

However, today - Feb. 9 - a 28-year-old man was pulled from the rubble, emaciated but ALIVE!

What a strong message that sends to all of us -- NEVER give up hope. Even when all the odds seem stacked against us, we must have hope.

So many people in the world today seem to live without hope in their lives. Children in abusive homes. Battered spouses. Countries at war. Patients with terminal illnesses. Families living in poverty. The list is endless.

If I could give a gift to everyone, I would give hope. Hope believes in a better future, a better family, a better spouse, a better careeer. As long as there is hope, there is the promise of change for the better.

Authorities believe the young man who was pulled from the rubble in Haiti today will recover. Think of the rejoicing of not only his family and friends, but people around the world, for his miraculous recovery has given many others hope for today.