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9/27/2017

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I had no idea as I wrote my last post just what horrors were about to happen in the Caribbean. I am mindful as I type this that the hurricane season is not over, not even close. Irma and then Marie spinning and swirling, Irma so strong that it drained the ocean of it's waters two different times.  Irma was a direct hit on the Island of St. Maarten. Many lost everything, many lost a lot, and most sorrowful of all some lost their lives. I am deeply saddened by it all. 
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​ The waters are not as blue...yet...they will be
​ The beaches are not as clean...yet...they will be
​ The buildings are not there...yet...they will be
 The tourists are not welcome...yet...they will be
 The water is not back on everywhere...yet...it will be
 The roads are not all cleared...yet...they will be
​ The electric is not back on everywhere...yet...it will be
 The airport isn't open...yet...it will be
​The Palm fronds are not on the trees...yet...they will be
The cruise ships have not returned...yet...they will be
The restaurants are not up and running...yet...they will be
The curfew is not lifted...yet...but it will be

​The people of St. Maarten are strong and resilient.  Already, just 21 days later they have begun rebuilding and getting life back to "normal".  Restaurants  have opened with limited menus. If nothing else but to be there to have fresh food for people. Prices are discounted. People have places to gather, to share, to support one another.  It will be a very long time before things get back to normal. With their economy being 100% dependent on tourism, it is imperative that they get back on their feet as quickly as possible. The Dutch motherland has come to their aid at a rapid pace.  My heart is a bit heavy knowing how much they are struggling.  I was relieved to hear from all of my friends that live on the island. They were born there, they will die there. They are native St. Maarteners.  I respect them so much. They band together and take care of those who need help. That's not always the same as those who want help. I understand that statement very well, I'm sure you do too! As soon as the time is right, as soon as it is deemed appropriate...I will be back my dear Sint Maarten. #SXMSTRONG
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