On Friday, the team took a trip to an area called, San Leon. This area was affected by Hurricane Ike back before the last Presidential election. I add that last part because it is very important to this region. Why you ask? Because the hurricane hit the Galveston, Texas area right before the election. There was so much media coverage and concern for the political realm that the devastation in this area caused by Hurricane Ike "slipped" by us as we focused on the election. This story was told by a couple, Monty and Susan who moved from Indiana to be the gap between those who were forgotten and help. They are apart of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. They help people rebuild their houses and assist them with acquiring materials and aid to do so.
Our team had the opportunity to help a family in San Leon make repairs on their mobile home and clean up their property. Hank and Cherie were very grateful that us "young people" would come out and help them. We walked on their roof to paint a seal that protects their home from the heat, we moved wood and dry wall, cleaned up debris around the property, did electrical work and most important of all talked to Hank and Cherie about their life. It was amazing to get to know this couple and help such grateful people. Some of us were able to play with their 8 year old son, Blake. He was a little energetic boy.
After that, we went to a park to reflect on what we did for the day and to ask God, why are we here in Houston and what do you want us to take back. God is doing amazing things within our team and within ourselves. I pray that we come back with broken hearts for the "forgotten" and an initiative to remember them.
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