Posted on 08/31/2005 11:02:14 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
Letters from a FReeper:
6:20:54 AM EDT My good neighbor just let me know her mom and dad are alive in rural Mississippi. She and here husband said it took days before they could reach her mom by cell and that was a miracle. They are heading up there with a camper, generator and much needed suppplies. They are unsure how they will reach them because of the unknown rural road situation. I am sending boxes of dry goods, can goods, sheets and towels, soap ect... and much needed water and gatorade. I am asking them to somehow find their parish or local church this weekend so that I might have a good address to send more help and supplies. God knows, we went through three hurricanes last year, but all category 2 or less.
8:11:32 AM EDT I am sure there will be a lot of movement to help. I feel better knowing that relief this way will be immediate, not that the usual reputable charities won't be a good source. Thanks for the links, although my friends are heading to Mississippi, the same interstate highways will be used. They know the area well and are quite resourcefull. They both lived in the camper for over 6 months in our neighborhood while they completely rebuilt their home. (Some of the snobs here complained belive it or not). Two large elm trees fell on their home. Anyway, this is now day three without power and potable water. There is only so far you can go with these kind of conditions. I'll keep you posted.
12:45:08 PM EDT I just got back from the supply stores. Friends are leaving around midnight tonight. The problem with e-mail from MS is unknown. Friend's spouse is an architect so they are bringing the laptop. As far as my address, I will gladly link to a thread when there is more to report. At this time, water, gatorade, first-aide kit, fresh towels, soap, toiletries, mega food items (non-parishable) childrens motrin, fresh sheets and anything they can fit in the camper are going tonight. Thank you for your support. This is a treck I wish I could make, but I am doing what I can a this point. (young daughter in schoool) I am sure a few of us or many could make a great difference in the quality of life for many. You would not believe what a cup of coffee can do or a can soup will do after dredging in the heat all day! I remember last summer here in Florida (after 3 hurricanes). The heat and disparity can be unbearable.
Thank you Cin. I will let you know more when I do. May God bless those in NO, MS and AL. (pls pardon my spelling)
Thank you very much for listing places to donate. I have been looking for such a list beyond the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Do you mind if I copy your list for our own personal use?
Have at it.
Thanks!
I remember when 911 occurred, I got two precious e-mails from Germany and Norway, from my cousins. There were many people who signed them. That meant a lot to me. People do care. Governments? Hmmmm.
Thanks for the info. It's nice to see folks care about those animals, too. M
My best friend just heard from her twin in the Slidell area-an area which was being called a "black hole" because there had been no communication and had been hit hard. There is hope.
http://maps.infospace.com/home/kevmap?OP=MoveMap&OTMPL=kevmap2/mapresults.htm&qa=325+De+La+Point&qc=Gautier&qs=MS&qz=39553&qo=US&lat=30.3836&lat_p=30.3836&long=-88.6156&long_p=-88.6156&width=360&width_o=360&height=270&height_o=270&detail=3&detail_o=3&scale=4&scale_o=1&matchpass=ADDRESS&ver=29402
better link of map to Gauter, MS. Sorry so large.
Thank you for the post, update and information poobear.
Tell them we're all pulling for them.
They are not alone.
Please read "article" and the follow up in Post #26.
If you could "ping" your lists, I would be grateful.
Thank you.
That's so good!
Thanks poobear. I'm glad you've caught up on some sleep.
A lot of people are hanging on the news, praying for the best, anxious for good news and ready to help if they can.
It's a blessed country with the most generous and the bravest people.
God bless America.
Please read "article" and the follow up in Post #26.
Several semi-trucks left northern Minnesota the past couple days filled with all sorts of donations. I'm sure many other MN cities are doing the same as well as most states. Prayers continue.
I forgot to mention, that same, small town in northern MN just raised $300,000+ in cash donations. Imagine that all over the USA this is going on.
I also heard very late last night on a cable channel, a minister challenge all southern states to get all denominations to request each and every church within their denomination to adopt just 10 families, each church.
Think if THAT could happen! I googled news and couldn't find what I heard, though.
But I hope come Sunday morning, something may come of it.
I am exhausted JLO, but thanks for the bump and good evening.!! I can't get through to my friends at this time. I can't wait to share what they have. I'll try tomorrow.
Thank you JLO!!!
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