The Loss

Wow. I've spent the last couple of days meeting with some of our church neighbors who were affected by the flood. Just speaking to them and hearing their stories is so humbling. How blessed I truly am. Our church area flood victims haven't even had advocates to help them with FEMA and volunteers and grants. Thank God that Pastor Mike is allowing me to get certified as a FEMA Case Manager next week. It will be two days but worth every minute. Then Valley View will be able to support and help these local families. Hopefully we can bring some joy and peace into their lives. Isn't this what Acts 2 is all about? Helping those in need. Just one of the families not only lost everything but FEMA failed to follow through on what they said they would. Then on top of that the husband found out that he will be unemployed in June. Then on top of that they are doing the repairs to their home pretty much by themselves every moment they are free. Then they are fighting with insurance and others. Oh, and then one of their family pets had to be put to sleep. How much more loss can one face in a year. Thank God that this family knows the Lord and that he is the source of peace, hope, and strength. I'm praying for you and all the loss you have faced.