Over the last couple weeks I have barely had time to sleep (some nights I haven't even been able to do that), let alone blog with all the work that has gone into our trips lately. I want to mention this before I get in to the fun stuff that has happened on our ASA trips. April 27th brought some heart-breaking and life-changing storms through my Sweet Home, Alabama. Hundreds of lives were lost, thousands have been left without a roof over their heads, running water, electricity, and so much more. I won't sit here and pretend to know how any of these people are feeling back home. From the ones that lost everything including loved ones in the storms to the ones that were left feeling guilty that they weathered the storms without so much as a scratch. I don't try to fully comprehend the emotions and environment around there, because I can't. I see the photos and hear some stories. Honestly, I can't read all of the stories or watch all of the footage because it is just too sad. My prayers are going out to the sweet southerners that I cherish so deeply in my heart, but I know there are physical and financial needs that can be supported as well. If you are at all willing or feel led to help the victims of these horrible storms here are a few locations that I have friends and family working with: Kids4AL, First Baptist Church of Williams (the community my parents live in), and Samaritans Purse. Of course, these are just a couple... there are many more organizations and ways to help. Please consider the needs and reach out!
"For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."- 2 Corinthians 5:1
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