Today I helped an older woman move her things. When I was done she gave me a little hug and offered me $5.00 and I told her I was not there for money. I told her I came there to help her and others. She told me she had to move back in with her son and she didn’t want to. She had tears in her eyes and a smile on her face.
After we were done we went back to the church. It was hot and it was a long day. Rudy was sitting down doing what he was doing. I saw a rope and I tied him in his chair. I had to find something funny to do. We got pictures of him. We all worked real hard today, just to help out. It felt good to help people with anything they needed.
– David
The stories I hear have been great. The first person to take a shower was so very grateful. Each person I speak with has such amazing stories, if I wrote all of them, I would have a complete book. There is one story that I will never forget, and each time I tell it I am reminded of how god has a reason for letting us live.
A five year old child was found in a town about 5 miles away from Joplin walking the streets. When asked where he lived and how he got there he replied, “The angels picked me up in the wind and placed me here. They told me not to be afraid.”
The town is bad and I may never be able to comprehend the death, hurt, and pain that was suffered here, but one thing for sure is that seeing people come together in unity, helping one another is a great feeling. And knowing I have had a small part in helping is great.
– Mary June
No comments:
Post a Comment