It has been awhile since the last blog. Why? Two hurrincanes, Gustav and Ike, have kept everyone busy around Marshall. First, Gustav. The City of Marshall recieved evacuees from Orange County, Texas, over 1,000. There were houseed in eight different places. ETBU became a Special Needs Shelter established by the United States Department of Public Health.
The shelter worked so well the United States Secretary of Health and Public Service made a visit to Keys Gym for a briefing on the operation. The secretary was very down to earth type of man. ETBU students, faculty, and staff, went out into the community and help volunteered at the various shelters.
Ike made a presence in East Texas and Marshall. The winds brough downt trees and knocked power out. Saturday when it came through, the entire city of Marshall was with out power. At our home we were out for 23 hours. I had friends that did not see the light for over five days.
When the power came on at our house on the Lord's Day it was amazing. Our spirits were immediately lifted and our phone began to ring, "Do you have power. We do to." It was like it was Christmas morning and all the gifts you wanted were under the tree.
My daughter Alison, a sophmore at ETBU, went to volunter at the Family Life Center at First Baptist of Marshall. The FLC became home to over 150 individuals and families for over a week. Alison was so moved by the experience of volunteering that her and some more ETBU students went back for another shift.
They found the ones they had contact with very grateful that FBC, Marshall were housing them.
Once again Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Team on the scene serving hot meals out of the Marshall Civic Center.
What did I learn through the experience of two hurricanes coming through East Texas, I am very blessed to live in Marshall, Texas and serve the Lord at East Texas Baptist University.
We are blessed.
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