I am feeling like the world’s biggest brat today. I’ve been whining, complaining, and feeling just plain sorry for myself because of the massive amounts of rain we’ve been dealing with for the last month. Sure, the constant wetness is depressing and we had to forgo our beach days and camping trips, but this is nothing compared to what more than 200,000 other Queensland residents are dealing with. We are the lucky ones. We are safe and haven’t been affected by the flooding that seems to be occurring everywhere around us. More than 20 towns have either been flooded or cut off from the rest of civilization due to the flooding. Cars have been swept away as roads transformed into rushing rivers. People have lost their homes, their farms, and their livelihoods. They have lost everything; their lives have been turned upside down. Some towns are being evacuated, while others are hoping supplies can be airlifted in. One government official described the disaster as having reached “Biblical proportions.” After seeing the shocking images on the news, I can believe it. The damage is astounding. So, while I was worried about my perfect Christmas plans being thwarted, others were dealing with complete and utter devastation. Just thinking about their losses helps put things into perspective. Missing out on a couple of days of sunbathing is nothing in comparison. Now can you see why I’m feeling so bratty?
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