1000 Thank Yous After Helene

Miranda is holding a hand painted sign in purple, teal and pink that says thank you. The background is full of fall foliage.

1000 Thank Yous After Helene

Thank you to the whippoorwill who sings our shared grief, reminding us of both beauty and sorrow. Thank you first responders, the boots on the ground folks, for their immediate and unwavering assistance during these times of crisis, always selflessly putting others first. Thank you to the monarchs, whose graceful flight offers us inspiration and symbolizes transformation. Thank you to the diligent wielders of chainsaws, drivers of tractors and tow trucks who work tirelessly to restore safety and clear paths of travel in these chaotic times. Thank you, pink clouds, for offering our eyes a soft and gentle place to rest, a moment of calm in a devastated world. Thank you to our friends + neighbors, restauranteurs, hoteliers and countless small businesses for feeding each other and housing each other and checking in on each other, demonstrating the true spirit of community and compassion. Thank you to the fiery sunset, nestled in the crevice of the mountains, painting our skies with vivid colors as day turns into night. Thank you healers and medical teams for their fortifying touch, providing comfort and care in these times of extreme need. Thank you to the leaf silhouettes dancing in the sunlight, a reminder of nature's grace and resilience. Thank you to the mud rakers, the sweepers, the polishers, the demolishers, and the debris pile makers for their hard work cleaning and maintaining what what is left in the wake of Helene. Thank you silver moon for illuminating our paths in this darkness, guiding us with your bright and gentle light. Thank you to the hives and the hubs and information stations for receiving, organizing, and distributing resources and updated news, embodying the power of collaboration and clear communication. Thank you to the cicadas and the peepers, reminding us that many voices together create a powerful chorus that can be heard worldwide. Thank you to the electricians, the pipe layers, the road repair people and the builders for their endless work, ensuring that our communities can survive and thrive once again. Thank you to the decaying leaf beds that nourish hungry caterpillars, a beautiful cycle of life and renewal. Thank you friends and family far and wide for their heartfelt messages of concern, love, and encouragement that lift our spirits. Thank you, mycelium, for working their resilient and transformative magic as we rebuild in the world above. Thank you to the writers and artists and musicians who document the destruction and record the stories of those who have lost so much, preserving memories that will inform how we build the future. Thank you to the storytellers for sharing their raw and tender journeys. Thank you to the pollinators and the seed savers and the farmers for sprouting and spreading life into the coming times. Thank you for the teachers for holding ground and being there for students when they return. Thank you, gentle breezes, for ushering in transformative change and fresh new perspectives that open our minds and hearts. Thank you to all those who courageously question the status quo. Thank you to the early morning sunlight peeking through the trees, heralding a new day filled with possibilities and hope. !000 Thank you forever and ever.