Greetings Redeemer Family and Friends,
The rough times continue. There has been good news and bad news. You can read some of both by checking yesterday's post (May 2nd) and reading the comments.
One piece of great news is that so many of you have opened your homes to others. If you are looking for a place to stay, check this blog or call me directly at 615-403-4009. I can find you a place to stay.
On another note, I'll be driving around today to check on people. If you know of someone you would like checked on, or if you want me to check on your house, call or text me: 615-403-4009.
To business. I expect that there will be great need for members of our church to pitch in and help others clean up their homes. If you are willing to do that, comment on this and other posts and tell us when you might be available. I will do my best to get this information together, but don't wait for me. If someone says they can help and you need help, please contact them!
Please continue to pray for those in need at this time.
Fr. Thomas+
UPDATES as of 5:30 pm
The Kerns should be home by now. I went by their house, and friends of theirs were at work. They may well need some more help tomorrow.
The Gullahorns' basement was flooded, but the interior of the home MIGHT be dry. They will know soon.
I spent part of the day at the Bowen's and Cooper's. The Bowen's home is in very bad shape. Chris Crimmins, Tom and M.E. Seckman, Jakob and Catherine Lewis, and the Bowen's daughters and son-in-law were there helping. They will need a great deal more help in the coming days. The Cooper's home, which is practically next door, will also need help, though they are fortunate in that they have a two story home and the Bowen's were all on one story.
Ron Doyle tried to get over to see the Mikos' home, but unfortunately was turned back. The floodwaters prevented him from entering their neighborhood. Please keep that situation in your prayers.
Cheryl Weaver reports that the Hamblen's home is flooded, and that they were evacuated and are staying with a neighbor. It is good to know that they are safe, but I don't have any more information.
Dawn Parker sent out a great report: "David went by our house and we lost the lower level but it never came in the house. SHOCKING because the water was at the steps and flowing fast. We have no heat/cooling so we will be staying with another family."
On a not so great note, if you would like to see the Kimbro's car, you can view it here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126452637
