Driving around the county looking at the damage, made returning to the peace of our home off Highway 227 a thankful one. There is no doubt that we have all had enough of the storms and their devastation. We, my wife, Jake, and I, were among the lucky ones without physical damage to our home, but it was heart breaking to see our neighbors in such disarray. Wires were down, trees laying flattened everywhere, some even on houses and garages. The roads were closed and getting from point “A” to point “B” was difficult.

It was a marvel to see how folks reacted, yet some always act the same way. You may not have noticed, but we discovered three distinctive groups of folks. There could be more types of course, but these are the ones we remembered the most.

First, there are those wonderful folks who make up the list of Givers. We see them everywhere; they are giving of their time to help their neighbors; you can find them wearing orange vests helping to control the traffic; they are at the many distribution centers handing out food, supplies, and even clothing. Without the givers, there would be chaos everywhere, with people lost in the despair of their loses, feeling alone and unwanted, and searching desperately for help.

Second, we see the Takers. They are not always easy to see since they blend in so well with those folks that truly need things, rather than just want things. Frequently you can find the Takers at the various centers loading up with the items they already have at home. They lost nothing, but feel if it is free that they are entitled to it, regardless of other’s needs. If there is money being handed out, they will be the first in line, without shame of any kind, with hands outstretched, and with a story to tell.

Last in the lineup of people we find the Doers. They find things to take care of quietly. First, they generally secure their home, taking great care to be sure all they can do is done and they would prefer to have no outside help, knowing there are needs far greater than theirs that need attended to. They are quiet with what they do, and they accomplish it under the radar. You rarely hear about them, and even more rarely do you see them doing what they do, because they do it without fan-fair.

The next time you are out, take a good look and you will find all of these folks doing their thing. All three types are out there, and at one time or another, each and every one of us have probably been one of the three, although I feel confident that none of us will admit to it, especially if we are the Takers.

Remember, “Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You.”