Over the weekend the Gulf Coast felt the wrath of Hurricane Harvey, the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005 (which ended a record 12-year period with no hurricanes of Category 3 intensity). Fortunately the winds did not cause the extreme damage that they might have, but the rain has been another matter.
There is intense flooding in Texas, especially in the Houston area. I'm sure many of you have been watching on television and via social media. The conditions have been heartbreaking. While it is good to see how folks come together there with neighbor helping neighbor, Texas is going to need a lot more help.
What we are hearing right now is that money is of the most use. Various organizations are setup to receive donations, and if you are able, I urge you to give. I've seen a lot of negative comments on the internet about people thinking about the situation in Texas and offering prayers. Some have said that "thoughts and prayers are useless." I disagree. There is never a bad time to think good thoughts about those in need and there is certainly never a bad time to pray.
Harvey made landfall with wind gusts up to 132 mph, causing property damage and knocking out power, but then came the rain. Texas got the worst of it, but the storm still poses a threat to Louisiana. As horrible as it has all been, the stories of heroes have certainly been beacons of hope!
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