For the past week and a half, Hope Force International [HFI] teams have persevered through the unending heat and humidity in Texas -- bringing encouragement and helping hands to those devastated by historic flooding. We've had the privilege of serving those who have been overlooked and under-served south of Houston, in the community of Holiday Lakes.
Dotted along the streets of this community are piles of debris as homeowners return to their waterlogged homes--only to pull out ruined furnishings, floor coverings and personal treasures. Sadly, families who have nowhere else to go continue to live in mold-infested homes, striving to make the best of a difficult situation. Overall, we’ve been amazed and humbled by the positive attitude of the flood survivors as they look ahead with determination and strength.
Pastor Rick Hester and his wife have been displaced by the flooding. He graciously expressed his thoughts with us after our teams worked at removing damaged furnishings, drywall and flooring from his home.