Benefit Of A Sad Event

A tornado hit Atlanta a couple days ago, causing extensive damage. And so large crews are needed to help with the clean up. Even temporary labor companies in Nashville have been called upon to supply workers. And so we have about 150 - 200 of Nashville's homeless now down in Atlanta, working for the next couple weeks, helping to clean up that city. So, the first benefit is that this tornado has created work for many people who need it. The second benefit is that the load on the homeless shelters and service providers in Nashville has lessened. Wednesday night is the hardest night to get into the Room In The Inn (RITI) shelter program, but almost everyone got in. I myself had a ticket to RITI good only for Thursday, but I was able to get in on that ticket for the lower than usual demand. And chances are, I'll be able to get in tonight, Thursday, with my Friday ticket. I'm sorry for what happened in Atlanta, but I can't help but be grateful too.