Hearts as Big as Texas

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> This week has been a hard one for many people, of course those affected
> directly by the hurricane are the hardest hit, but those who wait for word
> from loved ones, and even those of us living miles away from the area
> havent been unaffected by scenes and tales of destruction. It has moved me
> to tears, the vastness of the need and the struggle to bring aid has been
> frustrating.
> Then, it seemed as tho the entire country, and people around the world
> stopped feeling hopeless and mobilized themselves to help in any way they
> could. Its amazingly uplifting to read all your posts, pumping out quilts
> and necessity packages, knowing that even a little when combine with
> everyone elses efforts would make a huge difference in someone's life.
> Ebay is a place I like to haunt. Reading the message boards there with
> people frantic to do *something* *ANYTHING* to help made me cry. If you
> have time, check the auctions that benefit Katrina survivors. Some of the
> most touching storys are there. One young man is offering to sell his time
> to someone who will sponsor a trip to New Orleans so he can find his
> father.. its heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. There are
> quilts and several sets of beautiful blocks to bid on (there, you were
> wondering when I would make this on topic, werent you). If you use the
> search words * Katrina Quilt * you will get to see all the prettys being
> auctioned.
> Thanks for sticking with my ramblings this far.
> Warm hugs
> Diana

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> Howdy!
> I know your post had nothing to do w/ the big hearts in Texas,
> Right now, in Dallas, Reunion Arena is full of evacuees.
> Babies from the intensive care unit of hospitals in the flooded
> areas of the south have been flown to our area; they are being
> reunited with their parents as communication connections are made.
> So far, Texas has taken in more than 200,000 evacuees,
> in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Ft. Worth
> and smaller cities like Arlington & Cedar Hill.
> Every time I turn to the computer, the t.v. or the radio,
> I hear more stories about other states offering help and
> making room for the victims of the hurricane and its aftermath.
> I know we'll all help where we can.
> Ragmop/Sandy--quilting away...
>> Just be very careful. I have learned that a lot of the time these
>> auctions are run by opportunist at the expense of the charity they claim
>> to represent.
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>> SNIGDIBBLY
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>> http://www.ebaystores.com/snigdibblysscrapbox&refid=store
>>> This week has been a hard one for many people, of course those affected
>>> directly by the hurricane are the hardest hit, but those who wait for
>>> word from loved ones, and even those of us living miles away from the
>>> area havent been unaffected by scenes and tales of destruction. It has
>>> moved me to tears, the vastness of the need and the struggle to bring
>>> aid has been frustrating.
>>> Then, it seemed as tho the entire country, and people around the world
>>> stopped feeling hopeless and mobilized themselves to help in any way
>>> they could. Its amazingly uplifting to read all your posts, pumping out
>>> quilts and necessity packages, knowing that even a little when combine
>>> with everyone elses efforts would make a huge difference in someone's
>>> life.
>>> Ebay is a place I like to haunt. Reading the message boards there with
>>> people frantic to do *something* *ANYTHING* to help made me cry. If you
>>> have time, check the auctions that benefit Katrina survivors. Some of
>>> the most touching storys are there. One young man is offering to sell
>>> his time to someone who will sponsor a trip to New Orleans so he can
>>> find his father.. its heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
>>> There are quilts and several sets of beautiful blocks to bid on (there,
>>> you were wondering when I would make this on topic, werent you). If you
>>> use the search words * Katrina Quilt * you will get to see all the
>>> prettys being auctioned.
>>> Thanks for sticking with my ramblings this far.
>>> Warm hugs
>>> Diana
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> Yep Texas was first to step up and their hearts are as big as their state.
> I sure don't want to hear anyone bad mouthing Texas anymore. Way to go
> TEXAS!!
>
> jeanbaby
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