Hurricane Gustav got us...

Hey everyone...thanks for reading...

I finally found a place with internet and I'm writing to update you all on our situation here in Baton Rouge. This is the worst storm that has ever hit Baton Rouge. The widespread damage is not bad compared to the devastation of New Orleans by Katrina, however we have no power. Many of the beautiful, huge, and very old trees have fallen on power lines and many homes. Tarps are almost impossible to find. Because no one has power food, water, and gas are going fast and we are having a hard time replenishing.

Healing Place has been the hub for hurricane relief, this time serving the people of our own community who need shelter, a hot meal, and groceries. So far many have come to partner with us: Samaritans Purse arrived yesterday and set up a unit here to provide chainsaws, wireless internet, and other helpful necessities such as generators. Churches from Mandeville, Lafayette, and other places have already come to help as well.

All day we have been cooking and feeding people, sending out teams of guys to cut fallen trees and tarp peoples roofs.

Please be in prayer for everyone here. We prepared to help people in surrounding areas, but ended up getting the worst of it ourselves. It's another adventure, you know? Sandwiches, cold showers, extreme heat and humidity, is all part of the experience! I'll keep you updated!

"They" say we could be without power for the next 4-6 weeks! Eeeek!