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The Sun came out today!

We apologize for such a late update.  It has been a full day of service for our missionaries.  They are incredible!

The rains have ceased and let the cleaning begin!!  The missionaries have been out today providing service for so very many that need help with flood cleanup.  When homes and apartments have flooded, everything in their homes must be put out in their front yards close to the curb.  When everything has been taken out,  the sheetrock must be removed down to the studs to prevent mold from setting in. The missionaries have been of great value today in aiding in these areas.  

Beaumont's water treatment plant went down so water is very scarce!   There are two dams above Beaumont and Vidor that are releasing water right now which is causing the flooding in those areas and not the rain.

It has been joyous to see the sun after so much rain and our spirits have been greatly lifted.

#Liftandlove




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