The Storm thats hammering the coast of Texas from the Gulf of Mexico is the worst since 2005.Katrina smashed into New Orleans and Texas along the coast.Damage was catastrophic then.
The storm there now will drop a years worth of rain in a matter of hours.3 feet of water or so in that amount of time.There's already that amount in low laying ares.Some homes in lower areas are now 3/4 under waters with people going to the attic for safety.They are being told to take an axe with them into the attic.The axe is to chop a hole in the roof for escape.That warning sounds ominous,but makes very good sense.
Many blocks of area towns have been destroyed by the horrific high winds compounded with torrential rains.These people are in a real bad situation.News casters show themselves trapped on bridges with others because the roads have been covered with rushing flood waters with strong under currents.Those folks are going to need food,shelter, Blankets and water to drink.Many who have health problems will need injuries and medical care,will need attention by Doctors.
I would hope the Government will take quicker with better action than the Katrina fiasco where people are still trying to get help.I mention this because I know that when these folks become homeless without the paperwork to prove they have a residence,Red cross and food-link will turn them away.Been there and got the bitter memories.
I hope the Texas Law enforcement does not open fire on people who are carrying their own meager belongings.They were mistaken as looters during Katrina and shot dead trying to get to safety after their homes were destroyed.I remember Texas as better than that.
I hope and pray the Texas Governor will quickly act to ensure those fine Texans the care and help they will need for a long while to come.Texans are a special breed of humanity.I lived and walked among them for many years.I grew to respect the tough hearted mindset that made them famous all over the world in movies. People marvel at the heart of strength that is Texas.
There's already several dead and numerous injuries reported.Many missing.Lets pray for them and hope there is not any more than what is already.My heart goes out to those families and friends of Those dead or lost.
I can almost see Those Texans in my mind,eyeing the devastation in pain.I know that,that thought already is thinking past the storm to rebuilding better than it was. Recovery.Not the first invader into Texas.
I was once told the Texas way was to Pick yourself up,Brush yourself off,and get back on the horse.A Texan told me that at a rodeo after a hard fall.Seemed like sound advice.
I would urge anyone who has heart to donate what you think is going to help to the organizations that Usually help such disasters.Some folks are already organizing packages to go to those areas that will need to be using survival type products.Most Fema,Red Cross,and US disaster websites can clue you in with lists of what sorts of things make the misery seem tolerable.
Churches often get together to render aid and comfort near or far away.Phone numbers also usually accompany those sights to further your efforts.It is the right thing to do.Share what we can to those who have lost all.
The Texans will no doubt show the rest of the United States how things should be among people.My bet is that they will pull together no matter the differences.It is my most profound prayer that they will do just that.It is the way I remember them.Easy going with a heart of fire when things get rough.
Texas is one of several states that could become a separate nation if they so voted.The point is that they do not.The Texas heart is free,but still the largest American State.Like all our United States and her people,
WE THE PEOPLE must take of each other through all the turmoil and strife.It is all we have that makes us who we are.Though each of us are so very different in so many ways.We still have the fabric we call the UNITED STATES.
That fabric is still being woven with each awakening that we share.That includes time to help humans in trouble.This is a time to pull together. It's more historically important than ever before.
Once we lose that fabric,that unity we will fall to the glory of all who would seek to conquer or destroy us because of what we believe in Texas is a historical symbol of that belief .With the same bright and dark historical highlights as any other place.Like any other place the people still occasionally need a hand to get back up and brush themselves off to get back on their feet again.
This is that very important time to do just that.
The very first reaction movement to assist and recover.This is anyone's chance to become a Texan from anywhere in the world by lending a hand..It's what a Texan would do.
Helping is a great way to reach out to folks that you may never know personally,but it sure makes you feel the world is a better place cuz you helped make it that way.
Thanx for being here and please take care of yourself.No one can do a better job than you.
God Bless Texas,I hope one day to return for awhile there.It is on my Bucket List.
RJP
