Wow, the sun is shining but it’s water, water every where. I knew when I saw the amount of of water puddling up on Saturday afternoon even before the reports started about record amounts that we were probably in trouble. At least it was an adventure, I was able to spend it with a good friend of mine from Nashville. We got to spend time together in the middle of Target Spring Hill waiting out a tornado warning watching as people disregarded the warning and continued shopping. We also pondered whether health and beauty sales would go up for the day as that’s the area we were all waiting in. We then got stuck in Home Depot because it was raining so hard we couldn’t see the car when we were ready to leave. Mary knew the thunder was making me nervous but told me not to worry, it was just God moving furniture. It’s what she used to tell her daughter who also didn’t like storms. I think it will make me smile every time I hear thunder now. I’ve washed the dog after he played in the mud and now he’s on restriction. I’ve watched the tv and seen all the unthinkable flooding. I’ve been reminded how powerless we all really are in this world. I’ve had my mind put at easy when I finally got news that all of my friends from various homeless camps around Nashville were evaculated and safe.
Now I’m waiting on a rainbow…
The homeless camps are literally under water right now. While many in Nashville can file an insurance claim or have the means to replace what they lost, the hundreds at the camps that had so very little have lost it all and have no way to replace it. Tents, sleeping bags, clothes, candles, inflatable mattresses, tarps, pots, camp stoves, flashlights, lanterns, propane, anything that you can donate to help them get back on their feet would be welcomed. If you need someone to come get donations, let me know and I will arrange it. Every little bit helps. These people are part of our community, we need to help our community – let’s be the church. www.mypilgrimheart.com
