Hi y'all from Pearlington:
We had an amazing conversation/listening session with Congressman Gene Talor over lunch yesterday. I am probably one of the most cynical people about politicians but I gotta say Cong Taylor was an inspiration. He told heartfelt stories about the storm, his own personal losses and the journey back (lost his home and homes of all his family) and what has been done and needs to be done to recover the area. Absolutely amazing.
We also got coverage on the local news -- we were on the 10 pm news last night! WLOX in Mississippi. They advertised our Health Fair which is great. We are hoping for a good turnout. The weather promises to be cool but clear, which is a blessing. Yesterday we had tornado-speed winds and torrential rains -- the storm was so heavy that our tent almost collapsed from all the water it took on. We worked in teams scavenging for lumber boards to push the water off, working against rain falling at thge same rate that we were pushing it off.
Today we are meeting with the agencies who will be at the Fair and making all the preparations. It will be quite a busy day -- and a very GOOD busy! Signing off now -- talk to y'all tomorrow.
Julie
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