Thanks so much for your continued prayers, encouragement and generosity for the people of Kerr County.
One of the camps that was devastated put out an APB for urgently needed supplies, four ATVs and half a hardware store. We jumped on it with our local partner church and had the entire list to them in 24 hours.
The camp’s response organizer told us Sunday after church, “That was the moment we knew God was in this with us. We didn’t have to worry. We’d have what we need when we needed it.”
That 24 hour sprint was our “Dunkirk.” It was the turning point. We could meet the huge challenge in front of us and do this.
We’ve moved into a bit of a slower pace at the epicenter. Can finally breathe just a bit. Now the sad funerals are rolling out.
Those of us on the ground and on the front lines are gearing up for the next phase of recovery: helping displaced families with immediate needs, house mucking and debris clearing. We can’t start rebuilding until the new code is out. Been told it will be up to six more weeks.
From the earliest days we’ve worked to help establish a coalition of local churches. We’re stronger together. It’s vital we all know what everyone is doing and where and be able to tell residents where to find the help they need.
Last week we took a really good step in the right direction. This Thursday the area churches forming a coalition of the willing are meeting together again. We are praying Jesus’ prayer that, “All may be one.”
The recovery and rebuilding will move forward at a relatively fast pace. The trauma and heartache in the Hill Country will last for years.
We’re ever grateful to you for standing with the people of Kerr County in their time of great need.
Keep the prayers coming! Big love and all blessings,
jk+ and Stacy