The storms have devastated people, families, communities, and the nation. Two weeks ago, a series of tornados crippled North Carolina. Not fully understanding the magnitude and severity these storms would cause, our state was not prepared for what was to come. Fortunately, for me, I survived the storm with no damages. Sadly though, my parent's home was significantly damaged and it does not seem that help or repairs will come nearly soon enough. But those things can be replaced.
As I sat last night worried about the approaching storm coming yet again from the south and wondering what potential devastation it would inflict, I had no idea of the horrific turmoil others were presently enduring. As I've sat and watched the news, my heart aches. People have lost so much. Communities have completely been demolished. Lives destroyed. Children left desolate and alone...
Even through our sorrows and distress in NC, we are blessed. The sentiment, "I don't know how anyone survived," adequately describes my disbelief in what I have seen. How does one survive such an atrocity? I cannot phantom what those who have been affected are enduring. All I can do is pray for them. But even still, I felt helpless, again, but in a more dreaded way. It is a difficult feeling to be helpless and even worse, unhelpful…
I hope that people remember those who are suffering and offer assistance in whatever way you can. My parents, who practically lost their home, felt it imperative today to send donations to Alabama to help others. They’ve realized and have taught me that material things can be replaced but life cannot. In the infinite wisdom of my mother “…even though you suffer, someone else is suffering more.”
If you can, please help in whatever way you can to these families and communities. They need food, water, clothing, medical supplies, and your prayers....
