Disaster

Keep the South in your prayers.

I have been in Jackson, MS the past week working on clearing trees and debris from the tornadoes that hit on May 17. It's been minor work compared to the more recent tornadoes, but work that needed to be done. These were some of the houses that were looked over or forgotten about about the initial hit so I am very happy we were able to help these families out.

Working at Mr. King's

Me in all my PPE

I forgot the after shot!

The house in the background was moved about 15 from its porch

This used to be a house

One of the families we helped (not pictured) were already rebuilding their home, 31 days and they were already in the cabinetry and caulking stages. Nancy and Ricky have fostered over 30 children and last April a tornado completely took out their house. Nothing left. They are the most optimistic, joyous, giving, loving, extraordinary people I have every met. They bought us lunch, took us fishing, provided us with loads of elk meat, and impacted us in a way that a couple of us won't ever be the same. I wish I could write more about them or show you pictures, but I haven't really got the time. Just know that there are incredible people in the world and they live near the Yazoo in Mississippi.

Tomorrow my team is heading to Smithville, MS. I know the news is mainly covering the damage in Tuscaloosa, AL, but Smithville is right up there with Alabama. The entire city has been wiped out. Nothing left. It's a small town of about 900 people, but when there is nowhere in your own city to turn to the devastation is drastic.

I am so proud to be a part of this organization and have the means to respond and help. These areas are dealing with a situation comparable to Katrina. If I were still in WA I don't know that I would, first - understand just how much need there is in the South and second - have any way to get out and help. Thank God for all the volunteers in this area.


Thank God I'm in this area.