I can’t imagine the agony of your struggles, but I know the facts: you have no power, no homes, no refuge from the blistering sun, and very little food and drinking water. You have no possessions. You don’t have diapers for your babies. I wish I could snap my fingers and change this for you, but please know that help is ON the way. I pray that our government does right by you, but while I pray for that, I put my money where my mouth is. I donate food and supplies along with the other moms in my area, and I know this is happening ALL across our great country.
We LOVE you, we VALUE you as Americans and as moms, and we are GETTING BUSY helping you. You are not forgotten. You are far, but you are near to our thoughts and our hearts, and because thoughts won’t slake a thirst or diaper a tiny behind, you are also on our minds as we put an extra pack or two of diapers in our grocery carts, and as we donate online to larger funds.
Be strong, Mamas. I know you will rise to this most desperate of occasions. I know you will do what it takes to make a new life for you and your children. And I know I’ll keep talking about and doing something about your needs until it’s no longer necessary.
Much love from Ohio,
Jenny
To assist victims in Puerto Rico, give to United for Puerto Rico (headed by the First Lady of Puerto Rico). You can find ways your local states and communities are helping here. PLEASE do your part, Mamas. Our fellow American mamas in PR NEED us. For even MORE options on how to give or help, check out this article from PBS.
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Featured photo, screen shot CBS Los Angeles
