Today we were at Wal-Mart with a truck to load up supplies to send down. Most people are very generous and brought in carts full of cases of bottled water. Every time I would look and see baby food and formula, I would start to cry. The reality of the whole situation hits you. Thank God for all of the people who have risen up and given even out of their own needs. I don't know how long this is going to take for people to get back on their feet again, but for as long as it takes, we cannot give up on them. I keep thinking about how it would feel if I were in their place and I know that I would truly appreciate all the help I could get. Most of these people have lost everything. All that a lot of them have now is the clothes on their backs.
I was asked to go down with a group of volunteers to help pass out much needed supplies. Unfortunately, I cannot make this trip. But, I am helping out all that I possibly can here until next time. But, I keep thinking how hard it will be to actually be there with them. It would take everything in me not to want to take them all home with me. Especially the children.
So, I would strongly encourage you to give. Even if it isn't much, at least it is something. I can understand if you have your own needs, but, God will bless you and He will provide for you. By us helping these people out, we are answering their prayers. God will answer yours.
If you are interested in giving, there are several organizations out there. FEMA, People Helping People .... most likely your local radio station is announcing places to drop off items. Or go on the enternet at:
http://www.fema.com
Don't pass up on this opportunity to help save a life.
(Galations 2:10)
Only they asked that we remember the poor,
the very thing I was eager to do.
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