We sometimes become so complacent with our lives that we think nothing unusual will happen to us. Natural disasters can strike anywhere and the residents of Oshkosh and FondDuLac found that out.
As I drove through he streets of FondDuLac it reminded me of the daily site I witnessed over the past three years of spending a great amount of time in the Gulf Coast. FondDuLac experienced what looked like a "Little Katrina". In comparison it what tiny but when you are the one who is throwing your belongings to the street, it is no different. When water comes in, nothing is spared, furniture, appliances, books, clothing, pictures.... this list is endless, but just picture what you store in your basement or if you live in a home without a basement... the loss is massive!
The stories were being told about neighbor helping neighbor, of strangers showing up to lend a hand. Love for one another being built through pain. Truly an amazing thing to see.
CTR OAKS Ministry volunteers and church members were able to assist with donations of food, water and much needed toweling. The faculty at Sabish Middle School in FondDuLac opened the doors to the school as a place to receive and give out clothing, shoes, linens, and other household items. We were able to assist them not only with donations but were able to come along side them assisting to organize. As people came in to pick up items, stories were pouring out. As I had experience in the South...people need to tell their story, just lending an ear is a great blessing.
Thank you to all the CTR volunteers who assisted and to all those who made donations.
God's Love is Shared When We Share Our Lives in Times of Need!
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