Lost Everything

What would you do if you lost everything? And what does everything mean to you?

A good friend of my sister and brother-in-law was lost at sea this week by a rogue wave that washed over the boat, sweeping the crew overboard and demolishing the boat. The weather was good and there was no indication that anything was wrong... he happened to look up and see the wave, called out for the others to hang on, and then he was gone.

What would you do if you lost everything? And what does it mean to you? How would you spend your day if you knew it was the last time you had a chance to make a difference, even a small one? How would you treat those you love if you knew you wouldn't see them tomorrow?

Lost Everything is in the Portland Collection Volume Two.

Prayers and thoughts go out to the family of the missing man, to my sister and brother-in-law, and all those whose lives are impacted by this tragedy.