I was in seventh grade in 1979 when I first realized the personal impact of a tropical storm. Hurricane Frederic redeveloped in the Gulf of Mexico and was headed in our general direction. By the morning of September 12, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration labelled Frederic as a Category 4 Hurricane with sustained winds … Continue reading When Tragedy Strikes
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What Your Family Needs
Every family has certain needs. That is a "no-brainer." Some of these needs are basic physical needs such as: food, clothing, and shelter. In the aftermath of recent earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and flooding rivers these basic needs are in an immediate state - people need these needs met NOW. But there are other needs that … Continue reading What Your Family Needs
An Effort at Recovery
I certainly have no reason to complain about the recent storms in our area and state. My house, family, and immediate church family escaped relatively unscathed. This is not everyone's case. I have at least two friends in the county who lost their entire home. Over the last 12 days I had the privileged of … Continue reading An Effort at Recovery
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