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If you have traveled around, or have lived in Texas this past month then you know you need some high water boots, or a boat to get around. The floods in Texas are some of the worst in history with the Brazos and Trinity rivers rising to record levels. The devastation has been horrible. People and animals stranded and trying to escape rising water and property destroyed.
The rain in the Houston area has stopped for a few days, but the news media tells us the worst is yet to come for many in the path of the rising waters. How can we help? What can we do? Count your blessings if you were not affected by this natural disaster then take time to reach out and help others. So many organizations have opened their doors to those left stranded and are accepting your donations of supplies and funds. Take time to give your time if you can. From handing out supplies to helping clean up these disaster areas, there is something for everyone to do to help.
Of course you all know that the RV lifestyle is near and dear to my heart. I have seen pictures of flooded RVs and trucks that simply did not have time to get out before the waters started rising. Many of these were more than a recreational vehicle for their owners. They were their homes. In the Rio Grande Valley storms ripped apart several RV parks and residents sought shelter at local churches and community centers. Many of my park friends have suffered great losses and are working to help their guests restore some normal signs of life. The RV community is a giving community. RVers help each other and are there for their fellow campers.
I am heading down to the Brazoria area to pitch in and help because people have always been there to help me. I urge all of you to look around and see what you can do to help, too, and thank your lucky starts that you are a part of this great RV lifestyle!