Our Life Boat, an allegory

It was a pleasant cruise. We were mostly strangers on the ship, walking around and occasionally crossing paths on the deck. In a great storm, the ship capsized, and the passengers were left to fend for ourselves. It was immediately clear that we would have to work together if we wanted to get back to the shore safely. So, we did. A group of us climbed into an inflatable life boat with oars, and we worked as a team to keep the boat moving in the right direction. Whenever one of us would faint with weakness, the others would row harder so the weak one could rest. I'm so thankful for this group I've come to love and rely on. I can't believe we were little more than casual acquaintances on the ship. The tragedy affected us all in different ways, and to different degrees. Some lost more than others, but we are all of one mind now, and we all have the same goal. We will continue to hold each other up and help each other until we reach the blessed shore.