Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Salem Katrina Team Report - January 17

Except for my missing Joan so much, yesterday was about as perfect as a day can get! Although celebrating Martin Luther King Day, the FEMA disaster center was open and managers there okay’d our church group putting up a wheelchair ramp for an elderly lady who has been waiting for one for nine weeks! I went back to Christus Victor and their folks scheduled it for completion by Wednesday! Plus…the FEMA lady I was working with needs help with her house so we will be sending crews to help her also, and she’ll spread the word so others can seek help. Thus, we were spared wondering what dramatic action would be necessary to have somebody in FEMA’s food chain meet their obligation to our elderly friend, with the paralyzed veteran son.

I visited the lady's bank and the manager there put a hold on her checking account so all large checks will be carefully examined to make sure the lady isn't being victimized in any way. The manager also had a church friend doing family law who might help us arrange a financial guardian for her.

Last night, I expected to sleep in our Dodge van and had put an air mattress and sleeping bag in it. All local hotels are either damaged or are filled with displaced families and construction workers. Joan, ever caring about my needs, was on the phone with the housing coordinator, who located a church member with a spare room. Warm digs, nice folks, a hot bath--life is good! The air mattress is still in the van, however.

The word from National Interstate, the insurers of our motorhome, was that the the coach might not be totaled, but it remains a possibility. That would be good news for us as we could more easily slide into another motorhome than to wait a year for this one to be repaired, paying on it all the while but unable to use it, and then be stuck with a vehicle with unknown water and electrical complications. Already, there is a suggestion of mold, only ten days after the fire, because it has been a very warm winter thus far.

Read King’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail, won’t you? You can find it online very easily.

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At 12:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wes, Joan, Found your news!paper in the church two days ago & had to let you know how badly I feel for you all & the motorhome! Have missed you both & appreciate so much ALL you have done & know you will never be forgotten. Have become aware of a new "off-the-ground" organization (now) to pool churches resources, info & hopefully get the "most" needy & keep abuses from occurring. I now have wheels & now can't find time to get much done!! Do pray God gives you barrels of blessings & a safe trip home. Love, Daphne Henne (Gautier Pres)

 
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