Michael

Hurricane Michael now is in the headlines, with pictures of destruction of Mexico beach and other areas of Florida in the forefront of the news. The storm is just about over Virginia.  I can hardly take my eyes off the television as I watch it all. 

Katrina Damage. Courtesy of Pixabay

This storm was nearly a Cat 5, more destructive than Katrina and some other hurricanes. Memories of my two trips to Biloxi/Gulfport, MS. to do mission work after Katrina filled my heart.  Most of the team I was with did construction; nurses stayed back and dispensed needed medicines; I listened to local folks share their horrendous stories of what happened to them, their homes and their loved ones during and after "the storm."

I find myself getting emotional as I remember those times, the people and their experiences.  Then I recall how blessed we were to have a "mash tent" to sleep and eat in. Folks who had lost everything came to a dispensary just to get basic clothes they needed. 

Why am I sharing this?  Many of us cannot travel to these devastated areas to help. Too, many of us could literally give half of what we own away and still have double of what others have, especially after losing everything in the storm.  There are organizations that are so helpful and give the majority of what they raise to those needy causes!

Two major "watchdogs", Charity Navigator and Charity Watch can help you decide which organization deserves your support. So, as helpless as I feel right now, I am asking all of my readers to consider your means in order to donate to a reliable organization of your choice to help the areas of high destruction from the hurricanes.  Michael survivors, and others, will appreciate your generosity. No amount is too small; it all adds up!  Thank you!