Disasters often happen quickly and without warning. Even those that can be prepared for can leave chaos in their wake. Rebuilding what was destroyed, including one’s spiritual well-being, is an arduous process. This CareNote details the feelings and struggles one may encounter during recovery and offers ways past them, reminding that hope, above all, is the most important component to success. There are no shortcuts in the move from despair to hope, and from devastation to new life, the “new normal.” It is comforting to know that we humans are resilient and most of us do feel better with time.”

By Lutheran Disaster Response