Just One Thing
Apparently, NC has been named a "primary evactuation state", meaning evacuees are being moved directly to NC and from other states that are over capacity. Even as we speak, evacuees are living in the coliseum just a few miles from where I am sitting now.
We have a local website dedicated to getting supplies, housing, and volunteers to these folks. My mom teaches in the middle school just a few blocks from the coliseum - I'm sure she'll be seeing some new faces in her classes in the coming days. I went on the site this morning and volunteered to help with some activities with the kids - bringing movies, games, helping with homework. I figure the boy and I can do that after school. It's just one thing, but I guess it's something. In the face of something so overwhelming, feeling so helpless, it seems like so little, but it's something I can do - you know?
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That's the name of the game, find something you can do to help and just do it! My missionary brother from New Orleans always says its often the little things that most think are insignificant that can really make a difference to those who are so helpless or needy. Don't ever underestimate an act of kindness, regardless of how insignificant it might feel. You could be totally making someones day just by smiling and saying hi, maybe giving up some of the extra stuff that's been collecting around the house, or whatever!
It's totally great that you're involving your son. And you're getting to put a human face on it. I feel so helpless being across the country from the refugees...
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