Hurricane Harvey – How WE can HELP

Dear Lord,

I come before you today to praise, honor and glorify you. I thank you Lord for wrapping your loving arms around us daily. For protecting us, for keeping us far from evil. I lift up to you today our brothers and sisters who have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey and ask for your hand of protection to be on them today and the coming months. Let us always remember who directs the moon, and the sky, and the wind, and the waves, Lord. Let us turn our faces to you, and rest in your presence.

In Jesus’ name!

Amen.

First, THANK YOU for your messages, calls and texts while checking in. I cannot tell you how much it means to me.

An update on Us: The hubs and I are currently in Georgetown. We closed on our new home Friday, expecting our furniture/clothes/belongings/etc. to be delivered yesterday (Monday)… Hurricane Harvey had other plans. I could sit here and complain about being in a home with nothing, but I’m thankful for a home, a dry place and somewhere dry to sleep. At this time, we are expecting our movers to deliver later this week.

An update on our Families/Friends in/around Houston: Everyone we know is safe and dry. The rain is still coming down, but at much slower speeds and some water seems to be receding. While some roads are still impassable, and the grocery store shelves are bare, we continue to praise God they are safe! Please continue to keep everyone in The Woodlands/Houston areas in your thoughts and prayers as each and everyone person/family affected has a long road ahead.

Some of my favorite shops have decided to donate proceeds to those affected by Hurricane Harvey – see below!

Jordan Loves James Jewelry – is donating 50% proceeds to the American Red Cross.

Texas Sweet Tees – preorder a Texans Support Texans shirt ($20), they will donate 75% of proceeds.

The Turquoise Door – preorder ($25) now through Saturday and they will donate 100% of proceeds back.

Lastly, if you feel called to give in anyway I’ve linked several ways below. If you have any question, feel free to reach out!

Texas Monthly has put together an amazing list of how anyone can help sorted by kids, food, animals, etc.

The Red Cross. To donate, visit redcross.org, call 1- 800-RED CROSS or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The Red Cross said they depend on financial donations to help provide immediate relief. They have already set up a way to donate to victims with a simple text. Text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. You can also visit redcross.org or call 1- 800-RED CROSS.

JJ Watt has setup a Houston Flood Fund Relief any donation that you can spare, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated.

The United Way has also announced a way to text a donation: Text UWFLOOD to 41444 to donate to the United Way Flood Relief Fund

Donations to support The Salvation Army‘s Hurricane Harvey relief efforts can be made at helpsalvationarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund set up by Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, and administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

Houston Food Bank and the Food Bank of Corpus Christi are asking for donations.

Again, please continue to lift everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey up in your daily thoughts and prayers. I can not imagine the sadness and suffering some are enduring during this time but know that my heart is open with so much love. The news images are indeed dark and tragic, but in my belief, I know that rays of light are on the horizon and starting to shine through.

And if there’s one thing I learned it’s that Texans are PROUD to be Texans! They stand by one another and help their neighbors when needed. They give selflessly and constantly give with their heart.

Stay strong Houston & Texas!