This past week I posted a series of articles from a new friend Amy McNew in light of the tornado damage done to their town, Kokomo, Indiana.
Amy sends the following note which I wish all of us would share and write on the backside of our eyeballs. It’s information we need to know because unintentionally we may be guilty of doing exactly what Amy’s talking about. Being a nuisance!
Please continue to pray for these folks and for the folks in Louisiana. They need help, but let’s make it the right kind!
Amy Brock McNew
“I haven’t said anything about this yet because frankly, I’ve had other pressing issues to worry about. But after being out today and dealing with what we encountered, I have to say something.
I know people want to see the damage. I get it. But we DO NOT need people clogging up our streets, dang near running over people just so they can get pictures and video, driving up in our yards to get around traffic, and generally making jackasses out of themselves. Yeah. I said it. Because that’s what’s happening out here today and has been going on since this whole mess happened. And I’m not the only one who is so sick of it I could spit nails.
We have several companies, contractors, and private citizens out here on what should be their day off helping get the debris cleared out and the rebuilding process started. Many of those volunteering their time instead of being with their families.
While we were coming home from yet another restock and supply trip, we saw I don’t know how many gawkers, and had a heck of a time getting back to our own house. Some almost hitting workers, some getting in their way and slowing down work, and one actually yelling at an equipment operator to get out of the road. An operator in the process of clearing debris. You know, pieces of someone’s home.
So let me say this once and hear me well. Really listen. This is OUR neighborhood, our homes. These workers are busting their butts doing all they can to get us back to normal. They need to be able to do their jobs. We need to be able to get around. If you want to help, by all means, WE WELCOME YOU! If you can’t work for some reason, then bring a case of water and some granola bars for the workers, or clean up supplies and tools. Whatever you can. We’ll be more than grateful for help of any kind.
But if all you want to do is gawk and get in our way and generally be a jackass, stay home. We don’t need the aggravation. Trust me, we’ve got plenty crap to deal with without people gumming up the works just to get a dang picture.”
Well said Amy! Now maybe the traffic will lessen and y’all can get the job done! Prayers are the best thing we can do for Kokomo right now.
MOVING THE ANCIENT BOUNDARIES 