There are wonderful stories to tell, tenants and neighbors helping each other out. Those stories are still in the rough draft form, and more will be added, so please check back later in the week.
This morning when I pulled into my church’s parking lot I was amazed to see two HUGE tractor trailers from Convoy of Hope parked out back!
Calvary Lighthouse of Lakewood has the largest Food and Clothing Pantry in the county, and for many years I did volunteer there. During this crisis, they were incredibly generous to all who needed. I made a trip down to pick up bags of food for some of the tenants: some are handicapped and some have children. We all lost so much food when the ice in our refrigerators and freezer finally gave out. Those canned goods meant meals for so many.
A woman a few blocks up was fortunate enough to have a gas stove and a generator, plus her husband was a retired chef. This couple spent the week cooking for three of their neighbors who only had electric stoves, and shared power from their generator.
The building owner behind us, a smaller complex, hooked up a generator for his tenants: just enough each day to cook and shower.
In my younger days I waitressed and tended bar, I learned a lot about keeping food hot or cold during buffets. This knowledge was invaluable and I did my best to show tenants how to stretch out their food. So many were ill-prepared, and a few are handicapped and really can't do for themselves. I was impressed with a new tenant who shared her meals and offered help to her new neighbors.
On the news this morning, two teenage girls have been rescuing photos and possessions that have been strewn about their neighborhood. These two have even climbed trees to hunt down these treasures. They have taken them home, dried them and mounted them on boards for everyone to come view. One woman found her wedding photos from 40 years ago!
Yes, these are the things that make up our memories, not the houses or cars. These two girls have given back treasures and hope to their community!
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Bad times brings out the good in most people although some need a little help / smack upside the head to bring out that goodness. A stranger is a friend you haven't met yet.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, Mother Nature has taken a couple (dozen/bottles/cases) Midols and calmed herself ornery self down. She can be a witch, you know.
Springtime is only 4 months away!