So many people have lost so much between the flooding Louisiana encountered not long ago to the current devastation of Harvey in both Texas and Louisiana that some may just feel they have nowhere to turn. But one thing has remained consistent, the way we as a people come together.

There has been so much anger and animosity lately that seemed to be predominately based on the color of ones skin. Things have been said, actions have been taken and friendship’s divided. Lets be honest, things seemed to be on a parallel course to disaster with no hope in sight.

Then something like this happens and nothing else matters but helping your fellow man. Everyone comes together to ensure people they don’t even know are safe. I know I’m not the only one brought to tears by the sight of the Louisiana Cajun Navy gearing up and heading out to Texas to help as best they can. Or the emergency responders and civilians alike working tirelessly to help as many people as possible.

All of a sudden strangers are risking their lives to save others from abandoned cars, homes and other dangers. No one cared on either side what the color of anyone’s skin was, just about helping their fellow brothers and sisters.

As everyone continues to try to put one foot in front of the other through this latest natural disaster, can we just do one thing? Refuse to let go. Refuse to let go of the way everyone is coming together right now. That love, hope and strength is so much a part of who we are as a people, regardless of race or religion that it is part of the very fabric of us. It’s something we need to hold on to, something we need to refuse to let hate enter or divide ever again.